Definition Synonyms
Definition of thyroid - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalTECH. relating to the neck gland that controls metabolismTECH.
- The doctor examined the thyroid tissue closely.
2.
shapeTECH. shaped like a shieldTECH.
- The thyroid cartilage is named for its shield-like shape..
Noun
1.
body organTECH. gland in the neck producing hormonesTECH.
- The doctor checked her thyroid for any abnormalities.
2.
drug ingredientDated medicinal extract from the neck gland that regulates hormonesDated
- She takes thyroid to manage her hormone levels.
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.
severe hyperthyroidism causing dangerous symptoms
The patient was diagnosed with a thyroid storm.
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
medical
thyroid disorder with protruding eyes and neck swelling
iodine deficiency
enlarged thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency
thyroid disruptor
substance that disrupts thyroid function and may cause gland enlargement
drug
synthetic thyroid hormone used in medicine, more potent than thyroxine
hormone illness
severe thyroid slowdown causing swelling, puffy face, and thickened firm skin
chemistry
protein transporting thyroid hormones and retinol
thyroid treatment
medication used to treat hyperthyroidism
messenger
hormone that helps control thyroid gland activity
medical
medical test using radioactive iodine for thyroid evaluation
medical
test measuring thyroid function using radioactive iodine
medical
measures thyroid function using radioactive iodine
abr: Radioactive Iodine Uptake
test measuring how much iodine the thyroid absorbs
neck swelling
abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland
abr: triiodothyronine
hormone made by the thyroid that controls body energy
abr: thyroxine
hormone made by the thyroid gland for body metabolism
chemistry
thyroid hormone also known as thyroxine
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.
Thyroid supplements are essential for some patients.
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- French:thyroïdien, glande thyroïde, ...
- German:Schilddrüsen-, Schilddrüse, ...
- Italian:tiroideo, tiroide, ...
- Spanish:tiroideo, tiroides, ...
- Portuguese:tireóideo, tiróide, ...
- Chinese:甲状腺的, 甲状腺, ...
- Japanese:甲状腺の, 甲状腺, ...
- Arabic:دَرَقِيّ, غُدَّة دَرَقِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:תִּירוֹאִידִי, בְּלוּטַת הַתְּרִיס, ...
- Russian:щитовидный, щитовидная железа, ...
- Ukrainian:щитовидний, щитовидна залоза, ...
- Hindi:थायरॉइड, थायरॉयड, ...
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