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goitrogen

goitrogen

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A substance that makes the thyroid gland grow larger by stopping it from working well
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɔɪtrədʒən/
  • Specialized
: goitrogénico
  • They are loaded with oxalates, goitrogens, insoluble fiber, and other baddies.

Boron is also a goitrogen, so higher goitrogens higher iodine.

Examples

  • Certain types of millet are classified as goitrogens because they may hinder the production of thyroid hormones.

  • Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage are known to contain goitrogens, which can affect thyroid function.

  • Boron is also a goitrogen, so higher goitrogens higher iodine.

    Andrew Huberman

  • Consuming large amounts of goitrogens in your diet can lead to health issues related to thyroid gland dysfunction.

Surface Forms

goitrogen singular
goitrogens plural

Morphology

goitrogen = goiter (semi-transparent) = goiter + gen

Formed from 'goiter' + the scientific suffix '-gen' meaning 'producer' or 'cause of'; the suffix is technical and may not be transparent to general learners.

Etymology

The word goitrogen comes from goitre, an old word for a neck swelling or 'goiter', and the ending -gen, which means 'to produce' and is like the word generate. So a goitrogen is something that 'produces' a goiter by affecting the thyroid gland.