Any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. any agent that causes goiter, such as thiouracil

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
goitrogen \goitrogen\ n. any substance (like thiouracil or thiourea) that induces the formation of a goiter.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Goitrogens are substances (whether in drugs, chemicals, or foods) that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones by interfering with iodine uptake in the thyroid gland. This triggers the pituitary to release TSH, which then promotes the growth of thyroid ...