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thyroid

noun adjective

The thyroid gland.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
D
Contains
HY
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯d/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The thyroid gland.

  2. The thyroid cartilage.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or being the thyroid gland.

  2. Of, relating to, or being the chief cartilage of the larynx.

    “thyroid cartilage”

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Example Sentences

thyroid cartilage
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