thyroid Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun located near the base of the neck
thyroid gland.
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adjective of or relating to the thyroid gland
thyroidal.
- thyroid deficiency
- thyroidal uptake
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adjective suggestive of a thyroid disorder
- thyroid personality
WordNet
Thy"roid adjective
Etymology
Gr. shield-shaped; a large, oblong shield (from a door) + form: cf. F.Definitions
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Shaped like an oblong shield; shield-shaped; as, the .thyroid cartilage -
(Anat.) Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal.