goitre in Portuguese
goitre in Portuguese is bócio, escrófulas, papeira — goitre means a swelling at the front and sides of the neck caused by an enlarged or inflamed thyroid gland.
goitre in Portuguese
bócio
(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.
escrófulas
(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.
papeira
(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.
What does "goitre" mean?
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noun A swelling at the front and sides of the neck caused by an enlarged or inflamed thyroid gland.
"The doctor noticed a small goitre when examining her neck."
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goitre in a sentence
- The doctor noticed a small goitre when examining her neck.
- An untreated thyroid condition can lead to a visible goitre.
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What is "goitre" in Portuguese?
"goitre" in Portuguese is bócio, escrófulas, papeira. goitre means: A swelling at the front and sides of the neck caused by an enlarged or inflamed thyroid gland.
How do you use "goitre" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor noticed a small goitre when examining her neck." In Portuguese, "goitre" is bócio, escrófulas, papeira.
Are there other ways to say "goitre" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "goitre": bócio, escrófulas, papeira.
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