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Definitions for Thyroid
[1] of or relating to the thyroid gland.
[2] of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the projection known in humans as the Adam's apple.
[3] thyroid gland.
[4] the thyroid cartilage.
[5] an artery, vein, etc., in the thyroid region.
[6] Medicine/Medical . a preparation made from the thyroid glands of certain animals, used in treating hypothyroid conditions.
[7] of or relating to the thyroid gland
[8] of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
[9] See thyroid gland
[10] Also: thyroid extract the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
Words nearby Thyroid
thyroglobulin, thyroglossal, thyrohyal, thyrohyoid, thyrohyoid membrane, thyroid, thyroid artery, thyroid bruit, thyroid cartilage, thyroid crisis, thyroid gland
Origin of Thyroid
1685–95; variant of thyreoid < Greek thyreoeidḗs shield-shaped, equivalent to thyre(ós ) oblong shield (literally, doorlike object, equivalent to thýr(a ) door + -eos adj. suffix) + -oeidēs -oid
Other words from Thyroid
thy·roi·dal , adjective
thy·roid·less , adjective
an·ti·thy·roid , adjective, noun
post·thy·roi·dal , adjective
pre·thy·roid , adjective
thy′ roid′ adj.
thy•roi′ dal adj.
Word origin for Thyroid
C18: from New Latin thyroidēs, from Greek thureoeidēs, from thureos oblong (literally: door-shaped) shield, from thura door