A goitre or goiter (Latin gutteria, struma), is a swelling in the thyroid gland, which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx (voice box). Goitre is a term that refers to an enlargement of the thyroid and can be associated with a thyroid gland that is functioning properly or not.

Worldwide, over 90% cases of goitre are caused by iodine deficiency.

Contents

• 1 Signs and symptoms
• 2 Morphology
• 3 Causes
• 4 Epidemiology
• 5 Treatment
• 6 History
• 7 Society and culture
  • 7.1 Famous goitre sufferers
• 8 Heraldry
• 9 See also
• 10 References
• 11 External links

Noun

goitre (plural goitres)

1. An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

• German goitre
• goitred
• goitrous