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goiterism en · NOUN

Etymology

From goiter + -ism.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) hyperthyroidism
    • “To this day,” Dr. Hotchkiss said, “deficiencies are common in the Andes of Peru, and goiterism in its worst form, which also causes mental retardation in offspring, is frequently seen. 2009 April 28, C. Claiborne Ray, “Salt of the Earth”, in New York Times: