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| microfollicular goiter | Goiter in which the glandular tissue consists of unusually small colloid filled follicles and areas of undifferentiated tissue with indistinct follicle formation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| wandering goiter | A freely movable goiter that is sometimes above and sometimes below the sternal notch. Synonym: wandering goiter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| colloid goiter | A form of goiter in which the contents of the follicles increase greatly, causing pressure atrophy of the epithelium so that the gelatinous matter predominates in the tumour. Synonym: struma colloides. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cystic goiter | An enlargement in the thyroid region due to the presence of one or more cysts within the gland. (05 Mar 2000) |
| simple goiter | Thyroid enlargement unaccompanied by constitutional effects, e.g., hypo-or hyperthyroidism, commonly caused by inadequate dietary intake of iodine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| substernal goiter | Enlargement of the thyroid gland, chiefly of the lower part of the isthmus, palpable with difficulty or not at all. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nontoxic goiter | Goiter not accompanied by hyperthyroidism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| suffocative goiter | A goiter that by pressure causes extreme dyspnea. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diffuse goiter | Goiter in which the morbid process involves the whole gland, as opposed to nodular goiter or thyroid adenoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diving goiter | A freely movable goiter that is sometimes above and sometimes below the sternal notch. Synonym: wandering goiter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iodide goiter | See Iodine excess. (12 Dec 1998) |
| thoracic goiter | Enlargement of accessory thyroid tissue in the thorax with or without hyperthyroidism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| toxic goiter | A goiter that forms an excessive secretion, causing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endemic goiter | Goiter, usually of simple type, prevalent in certain regions where dietary intake of iodine is suboptimal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| exophthalmic goiter | Any of the various forms of hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid gland is enlarged and exophthalmos is present. (05 Mar 2000) |