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Struma Definition & Meaning

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

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What does struma mean?
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
What part of speech is struma?
Struma is a noun.
How many definitions does struma have?
Struma has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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