goitered

1 9.6

An animal or person with a large swelling at the front of the neck

adjective
/ˈɡɔɪtərd/

Specialized

: bocioso

The goitered gazelle is easily recognized by the swelling on its throat.

Examples

The veterinarian examined a goitered sheep with a noticeable lump on its neck.
Some animals in the region are goitered due to a lack of iodine in the soil.
The goitered patient visited the clinic for treatment.
She noticed that her neighbor had a goitered appearance.
The doctor noted that the patient had a goitered appearance due to an iodine deficiency.
After years of living in the region, many villagers developed goitered necks from the lack of proper nutrients.
The goitered condition of the man's neck was a clear sign of a thyroid issue that required attention.

Synonyms

goitrous

vsgoitered

Specialized

1 9.5

Having a swollen thyroid gland in the neck

is used specifically for having an actual neck swelling from thyroid enlargement

Antonyms

normal

∞ 1.0

Usual or expected in most situations

healthy

800 1.0

In good body and mind condition without sickness or injury

Surface Forms

goitered positive

Morphology

goitered = goiter (transparent) = goiter + ed

Formed by the noun 'goiter' plus adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having or characterized by a goiter', which is a direct and regular derivation.

Etymology

The word goitered comes from goitre, an old word that named a swelling of the gullet or 'throat'. So a goitered animal has a clear 'swelling' on its throat.