thyroid
ˈθaɪˌrɔɪd
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Definition of thyroid - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
medicalTECH.relating to the neck gland that controls metabolismTECH.
  • The doctor examined the thyroid tissue closely.
thyroidal
2.
shapeTECH.shaped like a shieldTECH.
  • The thyroid cartilage is named for its shield-like shape..
shield-shaped

Noun

1.
body organTECH.gland in the neck producing hormonesTECH.
  • The doctor checked her thyroid for any abnormalities.
endocrine gland
2.
drug ingredientDatedmedicinal extract from the neck gland that regulates hormonesDated
  • She takes thyroid to manage her hormone levels.
thyroid hormone
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Expressions with thyroid

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thyroid gland that produces too many hormones causing health problems
Her doctor diagnosed an overactive thyroid after several blood tests.
activity and hormone-producing performance of the thyroid gland in the body
The doctor ordered blood tests to check his thyroid function.
largest larynx cartilage, shield-shaped, protects vocal cords, supports larynx
The thyroid cartilage protects the vocal cords in the throat.
gland in the neck producing hormones regulating growth and metabolism
The doctor explained how the thyroid gland affects energy levels and weight.
hormones from the thyroid gland that regulate body metabolism
Thyroid hormone helps control how fast your body uses energy.
artery supplying blood to the thyroid gland
The surgeon carefully avoided the thyroid artery during the procedure.

Origin of thyroid

Greek, thyreos (shield) + eidos (form)

Terms with thyroid included in their meaning

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medical
visible projection of thyroid cartilage in the neck
condition
swelling in the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland
medical
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland due to various causes
medical
autoimmune disorder causing overactive thyroid and eye protrusion
medical
autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland
biology
hormone produced by the thyroid gland
chemistry
hormone from thyroid that lowers blood calcium levels
medical
hyperthyroidism with protruding eyeballs and thyroid swelling

Examples of thyroid in a sentence

  • Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in metabolism.
  • The thyroid shape of the sculpture was intriguing.
  • The thyroid design of the emblem was unique.
  • She was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid.
  • Thyroid issues can affect metabolism significantly.
  • Doctors prescribed thyroid to regulate her metabolism.

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  1. French:thyroïdien, glande thyroïde, ...
  2. German:Schilddrüsen-, Schilddrüse, ...
  3. Italian:tiroideo, tiroide, ...
  4. Spanish:tiroideo, tiroides, ...
  5. Portuguese:tireóideo, tiróide, ...
  6. Chinese:甲状腺的, 甲状腺, ...
  7. Japanese:甲状腺の, 甲状腺, ...
  8. Arabic:دَرَقِيّ, غُدَّة دَرَقِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּירוֹאִידִי, בְּלוּטַת הַתְּרִיס, ...
  10. Russian:щитовидный, щитовидная железа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:щитовидний, щитовидна залоза, ...
  12. Hindi:थायरॉइड, थायरॉयड, ...
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