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thyroid
[thahy-roid]
adjective
of or relating to the thyroid gland.
of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the projection known in humans as the Adam's apple.
noun
the thyroid cartilage.
an artery, vein, etc., in the thyroid region.
Medicine/Medical.a preparation made from the thyroid glands of certain animals, used in treating hypothyroid conditions.
thyroid
/ ˈθɪɔɪ /
adjective
of or relating to the thyroid gland
of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
noun
See thyroid gland
Also: thyroid extract.the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
thyroid
A large gland in the neck that functions in the endocrine system. The thyroid secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.
Other Word Forms
- thyroidal adjective
- thyroidless adjective
- antithyroid adjective
- postthyroidal adjective
- prethyroid adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of thyroid1
Example Sentences
Moriarty, 30, revealed to her Instagram followers on Friday that she was diagnosed last month with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid becomes overactive.
On Thursday, Redstone disclosed that she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is receiving treatment.
“Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.
These patients would switch to other types of antidepressants, including tricyclics, or could augment the treatment with either lithium or the thyroid hormone Cytomel; close to 14 percent experienced remission of their depression symptoms.
Acute exposure by inhalation can cause respiratory issues such as difficulty breathing, congestion, edema and lung hemorrhages, while oral ingestion can cause adverse effects in the blood and thyroid.
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