thyroid

thyroid definition - medical

thy·roid (thīˈroidˌ)

noun
  1. The thyroid gland.
  2. The thyroid cartilage.
  3. A powdered preparation of the thyroid gland of certain domestic animals, used in the treatment of cretinism and myxedema, in certain cases of obesity, and in skin disorders.

Related Forms:

  • thyˈroidˌ adjective

Related Forms:

  • thy·roiˈdal adjective

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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