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- [thahy-roid gland]
- /ˈθaɪ rɔɪd glænd/
- /ˈθaɪrɔːɪd ɡlænd/
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- [thahy-roid gland]
- /ˈθaɪ rɔɪd glænd/
Definitions of thyroid gland words
- noun thyroid gland a two-lobed endocrine gland, located at the base of the neck that secretes two hormones that regulate the rates of metabolism, growth, and development. 1
- noun thyroid gland an endocrine gland of vertebrates, consisting in man of two lobes near the base of the neck. It secretes hormones that control metabolism and body growth 0
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Origin of thyroid gland
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95
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Parts of speech for Thyroid gland
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thyroid gland popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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