What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
strumous
Example
The strumous patient was weak and emaciated. [strumous: adjective]
Example
Her strumous complexion made her look unwell. [strumous: adjective]
goitrous
Example
The goitrous patient had a large swelling in their neck. [goitrous: adjective]
Example
She suffered from goitrous symptoms due to a lack of iodine in her diet. [goitrous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Goitrous is more commonly used than strumous in medical contexts. Strumous is an old-fashioned term that is not commonly used in modern English, while goitrous is still used to describe thyroid disorders.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between strumous and goitrous?
Both strumous and goitrous are formal terms used in medical contexts. They are not commonly used in everyday language and may not be familiar to most English speakers.
