noun
goiter; goitre
Medical term for an enlarged thyroid gland. Used in clinical contexts.
甲状腺腫の検査を受けました。
I had an examination for goiter.
Standard kanji spelling for this medical term.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; may be used when the full kanji is considered difficult or for readability.
Compound of 甲状腺 (thyroid gland) and 腫 (swelling, tumor).