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Cricothyroid
Cricothyroid Cri`co*thy"roid (-k?-th?"roid), a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.
Sternothyroid
Sternothyroid Ster`no*thy"roid, a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage.
Thyroid dislocation
Thyroid dislocation (Surg.), dislocation of the thigh bone into the thyroid foramen. Thyroid foramen, the obturator foramen.
Thyroid foramen
Thyroid dislocation (Surg.), dislocation of the thigh bone into the thyroid foramen. Thyroid foramen, the obturator foramen.
Thyroideal
Thyroideal Thy*roid"e*al, a. (Anat.) Thyroid.

Meaning of Thyroid from wikipedia

- The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple...
- Thyroid storm is a rare but severe and life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when an overactive thyroid leads to hypermetabolism...
- excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause...
- Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a disease in which cells grow abnormally and have the potential to...
- underactive thyroid, low thyroid or hypothyreosis) is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones...
- Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces...
- Thyroid nodules are nodules (raised areas of tissue or fluid) which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They may be hyperplastic...
- affect the actions of different organ systems in the body. Examples include thyroid hormone, growth hormone, and insulin. The endocrine system involves a number...
- affects the thyroid. It frequently results in and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It also often results in an enlarged thyroid. Signs and...
- Thyroid function tests (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid. TFTs may be requested if a patient is thought...