struma

Meanings

Plural: strumae, strumas

Noun

abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
Scrofula.
A scrofulous swelling; a tumour or goitre.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin strūma.

Synonyms

goiter, goitre, king's evil, scrofula, thyromegaly

Scrabble Score: 8

struma is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
struma is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
struma is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

struma is a valid Words With Friends word