goiterism

English

Etymology

From goiter +‎ -ism.

Noun

goiterism (uncountable)

1. hyperthyroidism
   • 2009 April 28, C. Claiborne Ray, “Salt of the Earth”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     “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.