exophthalmic goiter
Hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballsHyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs
exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs:Graves-ap- disease
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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