noun
- An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, especially one that protrudes from the neck; a goiter.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The patient presented with a bronchocele that was visible when she tilted her head back.
- Iodine deficiency can lead to the development of a bronchocele in some populations.
- The doctor examined the bronchocele and ordered thyroid function tests.
- A severe bronchocele may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- The term bronchocele is less commonly used today; physicians typically refer to the condition as a goiter.