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Thyroid Definition & Meaning

thyroid
adjective
  1. of or relating to the thyroid gland; "thyroid deficiency"; "thyroidal uptake"
  2. suggestive of a thyroid disorder; "thyroid personality"
noun
  1. located near the base of the neck

"Thyroid" in song lyrics

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  • "leaving traces of cyanide in my thyroid"
    BO$$ — Run, Catch, and Kill
  • "ablated thyroid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diet thyroid"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does thyroid mean?
of or relating to the thyroid gland; "thyroid deficiency"; "thyroidal uptake" suggestive of a thyroid disorder; "thyroid personality" located near the base of the neck
What part of speech is thyroid?
Thyroid is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does thyroid have?
Thyroid has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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