Oh, no, it's distinctive; as a matter of fact I wish I had one!
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Goiter-Ridden Creche Figures — Disease-ridden pilgrims bring a whole new level of realism to the manger scene.
Part of the special collections at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library, Yale University
Part of the special collections at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library, Yale University
And let's not forget the Caganer.
Previously on Metafilter.
posted by kewb at 12:26 PM on May 31, 2016 [1 favorite]
Previously on Metafilter.
posted by kewb at 12:26 PM on May 31, 2016 [1 favorite]
My father had a goiter. Although they were once common, by the time he had his removed (1980s), it was unusual enough to attract a crowd of residents and fellows to his bedside for a look-see before surgery.
posted by Modest House at 5:36 PM on May 31, 2016
posted by Modest House at 5:36 PM on May 31, 2016
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