goitrogenic

[goi-truh-jen-ik]

goi·tro·gen·ic

[goi-truh-jen-ik]
adjective
tending to produce goiter.
Also, goi·trog·e·nous [goi-troj-uh-nuhs] .


Origin:
1925–30; goit(e)r + -o- + -genic
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Goitrogenic is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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goitrogenic goi·tro·gen·ic (goi'trə-jěn'ĭk)
adj.
Causing goiter.

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