exophthalmic goiter

American  

noun

Pathology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of exophthalmic goiter

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

In the 19th Century more women than men got ulcers and exophthalmic goiter; since 1900 it has been the other way around, increasingly so.

From Time Magazine Archive

It relates to the phenomena of one of the most interesting diseases in the entire category of human ailments—I refer to exophthalmic goiter, or Graves' disease, a disease primarily involving the emotions.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)

Moreover, a happy marriage has many times been followed by a cure of the exophthalmic goiter which appeared in the wake of such an experience.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)

In excess they produce such diseases as exophthalmic goiter, and goiter is concerned with the enlargement of the glands and surrounding tissues beyond anything like natural size.

From The War Terror by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

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 Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah