Word
thyroid
Phoneticsthy·roid
US/ˈθaɪɹɔɪd/
UK/θˈaɪɹɔɪd/
Definitions
01the gland
n. a small gland in the front of your neck that produces hormones to control your metabolism and energy levels.
n. the thyroid gland, an endocrine gland located in the neck that regulates metabolic rate through the secretion of hormones.
“The doctor ordered a blood test to check if her thyroid was working properly.”
“Patients with an overactive thyroid often experience rapid weight loss and increased heart rate due to the accelerated metabolic state.”
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02relating to the gland
adj. relating to the thyroid gland or the hormones it makes.
adj. pertaining to the thyroid gland, its function, or its associated anatomical structures.
“She is taking thyroid medication to help with her energy levels.”
“The surgeon carefully avoided the thyroid cartilage while performing the delicate procedure on the patient's throat.”
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Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin thyreoīdēs, from Ancient Greek θῠρεοειδής (thŭreoeidḗs, “shield-shaped”), from θῠρεός (thŭreós, “an oblong shield”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-form, -like”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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