Thyroid (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of or relating to the thyroid gland.
  2. of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the projection known in humans as the Adam's apple.
noun
  1. thyroid gland.
  2. the thyroid cartilage.
  3. an artery, vein, etc., in the thyroid region.
  4. a preparation made from the thyroid glands of certain animals, used in treating hypothyroid conditions.
adjective
  1. of or relating to the thyroid gland
  2. of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx
noun
  1. See thyroid gland
  2. the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism
Thyroid (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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