ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A goiter (GOI-tur) is the irregular growth of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck just below the Adam’s apple.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is usually not a tumor or cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goiter is a condition where your thyroid gland grows larger. Your entire thyroid can grow larger or it can develop one or more small lumps called thyroid nodules. Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in your neck, below your Adam’s apple.

Detailed explanation-4: -An enlarged thyroid gland can be felt as a lump under the skin at the front of the neck. When it is large enough to see easily, it’s called a goiter. A thyroid nodule is a lump or enlarged area in the thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-5: -A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin gutturia, meaning throat.