Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

goiterism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: goi-ter-ism
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

hyperthyroidism

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"“To this day,” Dr. Hotchkiss said, “deficiencies are common in the Andes of Peru, and goiterism in its worst form, which also causes mental retardation in offspring, is frequently seen."

Etymology

From goiter + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: goiter

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does goiterism mean?: hyperthyroidism
Where does goiterism come from?: From goiter + -ism.

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