struma
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The mass in her neck turned out to be a struma of the thyroid gland.
Definition:A large ductless gland that secretes hormones that regulate the rate of metabolism and affect protein synthesis, body temperature, and heart rate.
From thyroid
Example:In some cases, the struma might be a sign of thyroid neoplasia.
Definition:Abnormal and uncontrolled growth of tissue, characteristic of cancer.
From neoplasia
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