exophthalmic goiter

noun

, Pathology.

1. enlargement of the thyroid gland accompanied by exophthalmos, usually due to hyperthyroidism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exophthalmic goiter¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; Ð called also exophthalmic goiter.

From Project Gutenberg

They are found in aortic insufficiency, in chronic nephritis, in the diffuse fibrous type of arteriosclerosis, and in some cases of exophthalmic goiter.

From Project Gutenberg

The children, if not affected by exophthalmic goiter, are liable to be very neurotic.

From Project Gutenberg

One of my patients, a young girl, had several years before been operated on for exophthalmic goiter.

From Project Gutenberg

If there is an oversupply of thyroid hormones," continued Craig, "that excess will produce many changes, for instance a condition very much like exophthalmic goiter.

From Project Gutenberg