exophthalmic goiter meaning

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exophthalmic goiter (noun): exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs.

Definition of exophthalmic goiter

  1. exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs

    Synonyms: Graves' disease

    Type of: hyperthyroidism, exophthalmos, autoimmune disease

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