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thyroid
[ thahy-roid ]
/ ˈθaɪ rɔɪd /
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adjective
of or relating to the thyroid gland.
of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the projection known in humans as the Adam's apple.
noun
the thyroid cartilage.
an artery, vein, etc., in the thyroid region.
Medicine/Medical. a preparation made from the thyroid glands of certain animals, used in treating hypothyroid conditions.
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British Dictionary definitions for thyroid
thyroid
/ (ˈθaɪrɔɪd) /
adjective
of or relating to the thyroid gland
of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
noun
See thyroid gland
Also: thyroid extract the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
Word Origin for thyroid
C18: from New Latin thyroidēs, from Greek thureoeidēs, from thureos oblong (literally: door-shaped) shield, from thura door
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Medical definitions for thyroid
thyroid
[ thī′roid′ ]
n.
The thyroid gland.
The thyroid cartilage.
A powdered preparation of the thyroid gland of certain domestic animals, used in the treatment of cretinism and myxedema, in certain cases of obesity, and in skin disorders.
Other words from thyroid
thy′roid′ adj.thy•roi′dal adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for thyroid
thyroid
[ (theye-royd) ]
A large gland in the neck that functions in the endocrine system. The thyroid secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.
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