thyroid
/'θairɔid/
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Definition
Noun:
- The thyroid gland: A small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the front of the neck, near the base. It produces hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) that regulate the body's metabolism, growth, and development.
Adjective:
- Of or relating to the thyroid gland: Pertaining to the thyroid gland itself, its function, or the hormones it produces.
- Suggestive of a thyroid disorder: Describing symptoms, a personality, or a condition that is characteristic of a malfunctioning thyroid gland.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The doctor examined her thyroid for any swelling.
- An underactive thyroid can cause fatigue and weight gain.
- Adjective:
- She is taking medication for a thyroid condition.
- The patient exhibited thyroid symptoms, including anxiety and rapid heartbeat.
Advanced Usage
- Thyroid function: Refers to how well the thyroid gland is working.
- A blood test can assess your thyroid function.
- Thyroid hormone: Refers to the specific hormones (T3 and T4) produced by the gland.
- The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormone.
Variants and Related Words
- Thyroidal (adjective): A less common synonym for the adjective form 'thyroid'.
- The study measured thyroidal uptake of iodine.
- Thyroiditis (noun): Inflammation of the thyroid gland.
- Hyperthyroidism (noun): Overactivity of the thyroid gland.
- Hypothyroidism (noun): Underactivity of the thyroid gland.
Synonyms
- Noun: Thyroid gland.
- Adjective: Thyroidal (technical).
Related Phrases
- Thyroid storm: A rare, life-threatening condition of extreme hyperthyroidism.
- Thyroid nodule: A lump in the thyroid gland.
- Thyroid panel: A set of blood tests that check thyroid function.
Adjective
- suggestive of a thyroid disorder
- thyroid personality
- of or relating to the thyroid gland
- thyroid deficiency
- thyroidal uptake
Noun
- located near the base of the neck