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goiterism

goiterism noun: hyperthyroidism.

Noun

goiterism (uncountable)

  1. 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

Origin of goiterism

From goiter + -ism.

Questions about goiterism

What does goiterism mean?
Goiterism means hyperthyroidism.
What part of speech is goiterism?
Goiterism is a noun.

Words near goiterism in the dictionary

  1. goiter
  2. goiter belt
  3. goitered
  4. goitered gazelle
  5. goitered gazelles
  6. goiterism
  7. goiters
  8. goitral
  9. goitre
  10. goitred
  11. goitres

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