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| thy·roid [ th ròyd ] |
noun (plural thy·roids) |
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1. anatomy
Same as thyroid gland
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2. anatomy
Same as thyroid cartilage
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3. pharmacology medicine obtained from animal thyroid gland: a preparation obtained from the thyroid gland of an animal. Use: treating conditions of the thyroid gland.
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adjective |
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1. of thyroid gland: relating to, situated in, or secreted by the thyroid gland
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2. of thyroid cartilage: relating to the thyroid cartilage
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| [Early 18th century. < obsolete French thyroide< Greek thura "door"; from the oblong shape of the cartilage in front of the throat] |
