thyroid

noun
UK: /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/
US: /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/

  1. A gland in the neck that makes hormones.

    1. The thyroid helps control body functions using hormones. [ ] [ ]
    2. Problems with the thyroid can affect energy levels and weight. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the thyroid gland or its hormones.

    1. She has a thyroid problem, so she takes medicine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor ordered thyroid function tests to check hormone levels. [ ] [ ]
thyroid adjective

  1. Relating to the thyroid gland.

    1. The patient showed symptoms of a thyroid disorder. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thyroid hormone levels were measured during the blood test. [ ] [ ]

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The word "thyroid" in English means: A gland in the neck that makes hormones., Relating to the thyroid gland or its hormones..

The phonetic transcription of "thyroid" is /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/ in British English and /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "thyroid": "The thyroid helps control body functions using hormones.". More examples on the page.