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  1. struma:


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Detailed Synonyms for struma in English

struma:

struma [the ~] nomen

  1. the struma
    – a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands 1
    the scrofula; the struma; the king's evil
    – a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands 1
  2. the struma
    – abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet 1
    the goitre; the struma; the thyromegaly; the goiter
    – abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet 1

Related Words for "struma":

  • strumae

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Related Definitions for "struma":

  1. a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands1
  2. abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet1