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Definition of Goiter
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Goiter: A noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland. With a goiter, the levels of thyroid hormones may be normal (euthyroid), elevated (hyperthyroidism), or decreased (hypothyroidism).