Struma
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, also known as a goitre, which can result from iodine deficiency or hormonal imbalance.
“The physician diagnosed a struma after noticing the visible swelling in the patient's neck.”
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Ends in A with the UMA cluster, unusual in Wordle and useful for testing uncommon vowel endings
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Worth 8 points, a medical term that is valid in Scrabble and can surprise less experienced players
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