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thyroid Definition and Meaning in English (thyroid definition)

noun
Synonyms:thyroid gland
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Thyroid definition: The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism.

Definitions of Thyroid

  1. 1noun

    The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism.

Example Sentences

medical

“She had a blood test to check her thyroid levels.”

medical

“An underactive thyroid can lead to fatigue and weight gain.”

Synonyms

thyroid gland

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Inflected Word Forms

nounhyperthyroidism
nounhypothyroidism
nounthyroiditis

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Thyroid definition: The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism.
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