thyroid

Speech parts

1. thyroid - Noun

2. thyroid - Adjective

Meaning

Shaped like an oblong shield; shield-shaped; as, the thyroid cartilage.

Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

thyroidal thyroid gland breast gland prostate adrenal pituitary goitre endocrine spleen hypothyroidism gonad testicle pancreas glandular
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Hypernyms

endocrine endocrine gland ductless gland

Phrases with the word

armour thyroid thyroid insufficiency overactive thyroid thyroid stimulating thyroid vein thyroid scan

Anagrams

Hydriot

Examples

thyroid personality Source: Internet

thyroid deficiency Source: Internet

thyroidal uptake Source: Internet

According to the hospital’s statement, “The above named patient was referred from State Hospital Ota on account of thyroid disease in pregnancy as estimated gestational age of 25 weeks complicated with severe lower abdominal pain.” Source: Internet

About 70% of afflicted cats also have enlarged thyroid glands ( goiter ). Source: Internet

Also seen, if the patient is hyperthyroid, are more general manifestations, which are due to hyperthyroidism itself and which may be seen in any conditions that cause hyperthyroidism (such as toxic multinodular goitre or even thyroid poisoning). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

thyrohyoid membrane thyrohyoid muscle thyrohyoideus thyroid artery thyroid bone thyroid cartilage