Goitre generally refers to the enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is usually marked by uniform swelling in the neck in front of windpipe. It can, however, also occur without any swelling of the neck. Women are more prone to this disease.
The thyroid gland is the best known as ductless glands. It is situated in the neck just below the larynx or ‘Adam’s Apple’. It has two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. It regulates the metabolism of the body – the physical and chemical processes essential to life and activity. This gland also maintains homeostasis through the periods of stress and strain and provides fine balance to the regulatory systems of the body.
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