thyroid Meaning & Definition
What Does Thyroid Mean?
Thyroid is used as an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or being the thyroid cartilage. It is also used to mean Of, relating to, or being the thyroid gland. Suggestive of a disordered thyroid gland. As a noun, it means Ellipsis of thyroid cartilage. As a noun, it means The thyroid gland.
Word Facts for Thyroid
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈθaɪ.ɹɔɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | thyroid gland and thyroidal |
| Plural | thyroids |
Thyroid Definition (Adjective)
- Of, relating to, or being the thyroid cartilage.
- Of, relating to, or being the thyroid gland.
Suggestive of a disordered thyroid gland.
a thyroid personality
- Suggestive of a disordered thyroid gland.
a thyroid personality
- Shield-shaped; peltiform.
Thyroid as a Noun
- Ellipsis of thyroid cartilage.
- Ellipsis of thyroid gland. An extract prepared from the thyroid gland of animals and used in treating deficiency of thyroid hormones.
- An extract prepared from the thyroid gland of animals and used in treating deficiency of thyroid hormones.
Noun
- The thyroid gland.
- The thyroid cartilage.
Adjective
- Of, relating to, or being the thyroid gland.
- Of, relating to, or being the chief cartilage of the larynx.
thyroid cartilage
Synonyms of Thyroid
Thyroid synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thyroid
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Thyroid in a Sentence
a thyroid personality
thyroid cartilage
Word Forms & Grammar
thyroid (not comparable)
thyroid (plural thyroids)
Words That Rhyme With Thyroid
Origin of Thyroid
Origin 1: Borrowed from New Latin thyreoīdēs, borrowed from Ancient Greek θῠρεοειδής (thŭreoeidḗs, “shield-shaped”), from θῠρεός (thŭreós, “oblong shield”, from θύρα (thúra, “door”)) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-form”).
Origin 2: By surface analysis, Ancient Greek θῠρεός (thŭreós) + -oid = thyro- + -id = Ancient Greek θῠρεός (thŭreós) + -o- + -id.
How Do You Say Thyroid?
The standard pronunciation of thyroid is //ˈθaɪ.ɹɔɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Thyroid
Is thyroid an adjective or a noun?
Thyroid is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for thyroid?
Close synonyms of thyroid are thyroid gland and thyroidal. See the full list of thyroid synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of thyroid?
The plural of thyroid is thyroids.