goitre
3 synonyms for goitre, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A swelling at the front and sides of the neck caused by an enlarged or inflamed thyroid gland.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
struma
goiter
thyromegaly
How to use goitre
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
visible goitre
enlarged goitre
thyroid goitre
develop a goitre
Goitre is a medical term used mainly in British English; American English uses goiter.
Etymology
Goitre was borrowed from French, tracing back either to Old French goitron, meaning throat or neck, or to the French word goitreux, meaning goitered, used as its source.
Full origin of goitre →Frequently asked questions
What is a goitre?
A goitre is a swelling of the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland.
What causes a goitre?
A goitre is caused by inflammation or enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Is goitre the same as goiter?
Yes, goitre and goiter are the same word; goitre is the British spelling and goiter is the American spelling.
