thyroid
adjective
- designating or of a large ductless gland lying in front and on either side of the trachea and secreting the hormone thyroxine, which regulates body growth and metabolism: the malfunctioning or congenital absence of this gland can cause goiter, cretinism, etc.
- designating or of the principal cartilage of the larynx, forming the Adam's apple
noun
- the thyroid gland
- the thyroid cartilage
- an artery, nerve, etc. in the region of the thyroid
- a preparation of the thyroid gland of certain animals, used in treating goiter, myxedema, etc.
See thyroid in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(thīˈroidˌ)
noun- The thyroid gland.
- The thyroid cartilage.
- A dried, powdered preparation of the thyroid gland of certain domestic animals, used in treatment of hypothyroid conditions.
- An artery, a vein, a nerve, or another part associated with the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage.
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