thyroidal

thy·roid  (throid)

n.

1. The thyroid gland.

2. The thyroid cartilage.

3. A dried, powdered preparation of the thyroid gland of certain domestic animals, used in treatment of hypothyroid conditions.

4. An artery, a vein, a nerve, or another part associated with the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage.

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[Greek thureoeids : thureos, oblong shield (from thur, door; see dhwer- in Indo-European roots) + -oeids, -oid.]

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thyroid adj.

thy·roidal adj.

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Adj.

1.

thyroidal - of or relating to the thyroid gland; "thyroid deficiency"; "thyroidal uptake" thyroid