thyroid
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the thyroid gland.
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of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the projection known in humans as the Adam's apple.
noun
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the thyroid cartilage.
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an artery, vein, etc., in the thyroid region.
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Medicine/Medical. a preparation made from the thyroid glands of certain animals, used in treating hypothyroid conditions.
adjective
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of or relating to the thyroid gland
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of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
noun
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See thyroid gland
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Also: thyroid extract. the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
Other Word Forms
- antithyroid adjective
- postthyroidal adjective
- prethyroid adjective
- thyroidal adjective
- thyroidless adjective
Etymology
Origin of thyroid
1685–95; variant of thyreoid < Greek thyreoeidḗs shield-shaped, equivalent to thyre ( ós ) oblong shield (literally, doorlike object, equivalent to thýr ( a ) door + -eos adj. suffix) + -oeidēs -oid
Example Sentences
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Worse, she had begun to suffer symptoms of what was ultimately diagnosed as Graves’ disease, a serious autoimmune condition that attacks the thyroid.
From Los Angeles Times
One suggested that going on a sunbed for "eight minutes" could prevent colds and flu, while another claimed that UV rays could "stimulate the thyroid gland" to help someone lose weight.
From BBC
Seventeen years later, she was diagnosed with leukaemia, in a family where her grandmother, mother and aunt already suffered from thyroid cancer.
From Barron's
One study also found that bamboo shoots may contain compounds that interfere with thyroid hormone production.
From Science Daily
Because older adults are more likely to experience adverse medical conditions, their primary-care providers may focus on diagnosing ailments such as diabetes, heart disease or thyroid issues.
From MarketWatch
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