Definition

Having a swelling in the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a goitred condition after examining her neck.

Conversation

Have you seen Maria lately?

Yeah, I noticed she looks a bit goitred these days.

I hope she's okay; that can be concerning.

I agree, we should check in on her.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goitred is derived from the word 'goitre' (from Old French *goitre*, meaning a swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland). The suffix '-ed' indicates a condition or state. Therefore, 'goitred' refers to the condition of having a goitre or swelling in the neck.

Memory Tip

Think of 'goitre' as a swelling in the neck, and remember that 'goitred' describes someone who has this swelling.

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