goiterism

G2O1I1T1E1R1I1S1M3

noun

hyperthyroidism

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Meanings

noungoiterism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehyperthyroidism

    “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

From goiter + -ism.

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APA

goiterism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goiterism

MLA

“goiterism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goiterism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goiterism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goiterism.

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