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thyroid
[ thahy-roid ]
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.
thyroid
/ ˈθaɪrɔɪd /
adjective
- of or relating to the thyroid gland
- of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
noun
- See thyroid gland
- Alsothyroid extract the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
thyroid
- 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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Other Words From
- thy·roidal adjective
- thyroid·less adjective
- anti·thyroid adjective noun
- postthy·roidal adjective
- pre·thyroid adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thyroid1
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Example Sentences
If not, they risk facing complications including osteoporosis, thyroid disease and cancer.
A doctor told her once that she weighed 159 pounds and she was so unconvinced that she was sure it was a thyroid problem.
Caloric restriction has also been shown to have an effect on thyroid hormones, specifically T3.
Yes, Alicia Silverstone just offered to cure your thyroid condition and lower your risk of contracting cancer.
To this day, I take a half grain of thyroid—and an occasional Raisinet.
Shows the thyroid cartilage above and the cricoid below both viewed from the side.
Showing the parts indicated above; and of these the crico-thyroid muscle is to be especially observed.
It is situated below the thyroid cartilage, with which it is connected by a membrane, the crico-thyroid.
To this last statement the thyroid and cricoid cartilages and the epiglottis are exceptions, being single.
Diagram showing action of crico-thyroid muscle, stretching of the vocal cords, and lengthening of them.
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