Goiterism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    hyperthyroidism uncountable

    "“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."

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"“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."

Etymology

From goiter + -ism.

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