noun
- plural of struma; swellings or enlargements, especially of the thyroid gland
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient for strumae in the neck region.
- Historical medical texts often describe strumae as common ailments.
- The physician noted multiple strumae during the thyroid examination.
- Ancient remedies were sometimes used to treat strumae.
- The medical student learned to identify strumae through palpation.