exophthalmic goiter


noun Pathology.

enlargement of the thyroid gland accompanied by exophthalmos, usually due to hyperthyroidism.

Origin of exophthalmic goiter

First recorded in 1875–80

Medical definitions for exophthalmic goiter

exophthalmic goiter

n.

Any of various forms of hyperthyroidism, such as Graves' disease, involving enlargement of the thyroid gland and protrusion of the eyeballs.