Thyroid meaning

What does “thyroid” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“thyroid” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: located near the base of the neck.

thyroid

noun

  1. located near the base of the neck

adjective

  1. of or relating to the thyroid gland

    “thyroid deficiency”

    “thyroidal uptake”

    Synonymsthyroidal
  2. suggestive of a thyroid disorder

    “thyroid personality”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “thyroid”