Meaning & use
thyroid
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a gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolism.
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Her doctor ordered blood tests to check her thyroid function.
An overactive thyroid can cause rapid weight loss and a fast heartbeat.
A note on using this word
Often shortened from 'thyroid gland'; conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism refer to it producing too little or too much hormone.
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