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thyroid

/ˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯d/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The thyroid gland.
  2. The thyroid cartilage.
  3. Of, relating to, or being the thyroid gland.
  4. Of, relating to, or being the chief cartilage of the larynx.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

thyroidal(English)thyroid gland(English)goitre(English)acropachy(English)bladder(English)desiccated(English)underactive(English)crico(English)thyroidectomy(English)thyroxine(English)tsh(English)goiter(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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