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thyroidal

thyroidal

7.2
Relating to the small gland in the neck that makes hormones
  • adjective
  • /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/
  • Specialized
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  • A thyroidal disorder may cause symptoms such as fatigue and weight changes.

Examples

  • Certain medications can affect thyroidal function and hormone levels in the body.

  • The doctor explained how thyroidal hormone imbalances can affect metabolism.

  • The doctor noted a reduced thyroidal uptake in the patient's test results.

  • The thyroidal function is crucial.

  • Is this thyroidal issue serious?

  • A thyroidal disorder can lead to significant changes in energy levels.

  • Monitoring thyroidal health is essential for maintaining overall wellness.

Synonyms

thyroid
vsthyroidal
  • Specialized
1 4.0

Relating to the gland in the neck that makes hormones controlling growth and energy

also covers conditions or actions that affect that gland rather than just describe it

Surface Forms

thyroidal positive

Morphology

thyroidal = thyroid (transparent) = thyroid + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'thyroid' with the suffix '-al', so the meaning is straightforward.

Etymology

Thyroidal comes from thyroid, a name from a Greek word meaning 'shield' because the gland looks a little like a shield. The ending -al means 'relating to', so thyroidal means 'relating to the thyroid gland'.