Struma (Noun)

Meaning 1

Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with struma, a condition characterized by an abnormally enlarged thyroid gland.
  • Struma can cause a range of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain, and dry skin.
  • In some cases, struma can be caused by a deficiency of iodine in the diet, which is essential for thyroid hormone production.
  • The doctor performed a biopsy to determine the underlying cause of the patient's struma and to rule out cancer.
  • Untreated struma can lead to complications such as respiratory problems and heart failure, making prompt medical attention essential.

Synonyms

  • Thyromegaly
  • Goitre
  • Goiter

Hypernyms

  • Disease

Meaning 2

A form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The doctor suspected struma in the patient who presented with chronic cough and swollen lymph nodes.
  • The symptoms of struma include fever, weight loss, and swollen lymph glands in the neck.
  • Struma is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and typically spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
  • After months of treatment, the patient's struma had gone into remission, but she still needed to continue her medication.
  • Struma typically affects the lower neck lymph nodes, which become tender and swollen as the disease progresses.

Synonyms

  • King's Evil
  • Scrofula

Hypernyms

  • Tuberculosis
  • T.B.
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