thyroid
Thyroid (noun) means a gland in the neck that produces hormones controlling metabolism. Example: “Her doctor ordered a blood test to check her thyroid.”
How to use thyroid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that regulates how your body uses energy.
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Etymology
From Greek thyreoeidēs, "shield-shaped," describing the gland's shape.
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What does “thyroid” mean?
The word “thyroid” means a gland in the neck that produces hormones controlling metabolism. In plain terms, the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that regulates how your body uses energy.
How do you pronounce “thyroid”?
“Thyroid” is pronounced THEYE-royd (/ˈθaɪ.ɹɔɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “thyroid” in a sentence?
Here is “thyroid” used in a sentence: “Her doctor ordered a blood test to check her thyroid.”
What part of speech is “thyroid”?
Depending on how it is used, “thyroid” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “thyroid” come from?
The word “thyroid” comes from Greek. From Greek thyreoeidēs, "shield-shaped," describing the gland's shape.
Is “thyroid” a common word?
“Thyroid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “thyroid” have?
“Thyroid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gland in the neck that produces hormones controlling metabolism.