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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006042
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006042
Preferred Name

Goiter

Definitions
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).
Synonyms
Goiters
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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