First Known Use: 1946
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goitrogen
noun goi·tro·gen \ˈgȯi-trə-jən\
Definition of GOITROGEN
: a substance (as thiourea or thiouracil) that induces goiter formation
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Origin of GOITROGEN
goiter + -o- + -gen
Medical Dictionary
goitrogen
noun goi·tro·gen \ˈgȯi-trə-jən\
Medical Definition of GOITROGEN
: a substance (as thiourea or thiouracil) that induces goiter formation
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