thyroid
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.
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.
Origin of thyroid
1Other words from thyroid
- thy·roi·dal, adjective
- thy·roid·less, adjective
- an·ti·thy·roid, adjective, noun
- post·thy·roi·dal, adjective
- pre·thy·roid, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for thyroid
/ (ˈθaɪrɔɪd) /
of or relating to the thyroid gland
of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
See thyroid gland
Also: thyroid extract the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
Origin of thyroid
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Cultural definitions for 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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