thyroid

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun located near the base of the neck
  2. adjective of or relating to the thyroid gland
  3. adjective suggestive of a thyroid disorder

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin thyreoīdēs, from Ancient Greek θῠρεοειδής (thŭreoeidḗs, “shield-shaped”), from θῠρεός (thŭreós, “an oblong shield”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-form, -like”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

thyroid gland

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