goitre
/ˈɡɔɪtə(r)/noun
उच्चारण गॉइटर
घेंघा, गलगंड
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noun
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[C, U] medical
a swelling in the front of the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland
घेंघा, गलगंड
- Goitre was once common in hilly areas where the soil lacks iodine.
- Doctors examined the swelling and diagnosed goitre.
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Goitre is most often caused by a lack of iodine in the diet, which is why iodised salt is used to prevent it.
Goitre का सबसे आम कारण भोजन में iodine की कमी है, इसीलिए इसे रोकने के लिए iodised salt का प्रयोग किया जाता है।