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thyroid

[ thahy-roid ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the thyroid gland.
  2. of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the projection known in humans as the Adam's apple.


noun

  1. the thyroid cartilage.
  2. an artery, vein, etc., in the thyroid region.
  3. Medicine/Medical. a preparation made from the thyroid glands of certain animals, used in treating hypothyroid conditions.

thyroid

/ ˈθɪɔɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the thyroid gland
  2. of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. Alsothyroid extract the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

thyroid

  1. A large gland in the neck that functions in the endocrine system . The thyroid secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism .
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٳ·Ǿd adjective
  • ٳ۴Ǿ· adjective
  • t·ٳ۴Ǿ adjective noun
  • postٳ·Ǿd adjective
  • ·ٳ۴Ǿ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of thyroid1

1685–95; variant of thyreoid < Greek ٳDZ𾱻ḗs shield-shaped, equivalent to thyre ( ó ) oblong shield (literally, doorlike object, equivalent to ٳý ( a ) door + -eos adj. suffix) + -DZ𾱻ŧ -oid
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of thyroid1

C18: from New Latin ٳǾŧ, from Greek ٳܰDZ𾱻ŧ, from thureos oblong (literally: door-shaped) shield, from thura door
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Officials later revealed that they removed medication to treat high blood pressure, Tylenol and a medication to treat the thyroid, according to court records.

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Sheriff's deputies found medication for thyroid and blood pressure treatment, along with pain reliever Tylenol, according to a court-filed inventory.

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Investigators removed two phones, blood pressure and thyroid medications, Tylenol, medical records and a 2025 monthly planner from the home, according to a search warrant summary.

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Overall, the testing identified 79 pesticides tied to cancer, liver failure, thyroid disease and genetic and neurologic harm to users and unborn children.

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Investigators removed two green cellular devices, diltiazem and thyroid medications, Tylenol, medical records, and a 2025 monthly planner from the home, according to a search warrant summary.

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