Goiter
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An enlarged thyroid gland that creates a lump in the neck.
Related terms
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Thyroid glandA two-lobed gland located in the front of the neck below the larynx (voice box). It secretes hormones that help regulate the body's metabolism and calcium balance.
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GlandAny organ or tissue that secretes fluids, such as hormones, for use elsewhere in the body or as waste.
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Toxic nodular goiterAn enlarged thyroid gland with nodules that produce excess thyroid hormone. This type of goiter is to blame for hyperthyroidism in many people over 60.