Definitions
- Describing a person or animal with swollen lymph nodes due to tuberculosis or scrofula. - Referring to a pale, sickly appearance or complexion. - Talking about a diseased or unhealthy state of the body or skin.
- Describing a person or animal with an enlarged thyroid gland or goiter. - Referring to a condition caused by iodine deficiency or other thyroid disorders. - Talking about a swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a medical condition affecting the body.
- 2Both words refer to a swelling or enlargement of a specific body part.
- 3Both words are adjectives used to describe a person or animal's physical appearance.
- 4Both words are uncommon and may not be familiar to most English speakers.
What is the difference?
- 1Affected area: Strumous refers to swollen lymph nodes, while goitrous refers to an enlarged thyroid gland.
- 2Cause: Strumous is often caused by tuberculosis or scrofula, while goitrous is caused by iodine deficiency or other thyroid disorders.
- 3Appearance: Strumous describes a pale, sickly complexion, while goitrous describes a swelling in the neck.
- 4Severity: Strumous can be a serious and life-threatening condition, while goitrous is usually treatable and not as severe.
- 5Usage: Strumous is an archaic term that is rarely used in modern English, while goitrous is still used in medical contexts.
Remember this!
Strumous and goitrous are both adjectives used to describe a medical condition affecting the body. However, they differ in the affected area, cause, appearance, severity, and usage. Strumous refers to swollen lymph nodes caused by tuberculosis or scrofula, while goitrous refers to an enlarged thyroid gland caused by iodine deficiency or other thyroid disorders. Strumous describes a pale, sickly complexion, while goitrous describes a swelling in the neck. Strumous is an archaic term that is rarely used in modern English, while goitrous is still used in medical contexts.
