A1 noun Neutral

thyroid

/ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd/

A small gland in the front of your neck that looks like a butterfly. It makes hormones that control how your body uses energy and stays healthy.

Ejemplos

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1

The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.

The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.

2

The patient requires a thyroid function test.

The patient requires a thyroid function test.

3

I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.

I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
thyroid
Adjetivo
thyroidal
Relacionado
thyroxine
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Truco para recordar

Imagine a butterfly sitting on your neck. The thyroid is shaped like a butterfly!

Quiz rápido

The doctor wants to check my _____ because I feel very tired lately.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: thyroid

Ejemplos

1

The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.

everyday

The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.

2

The patient requires a thyroid function test.

formal

The patient requires a thyroid function test.

3

I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.

informal

I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.

4

The thyroid regulates the metabolic rate of the human body.

academic

The thyroid regulates the metabolic rate of the human body.

5

We need to update the insurance policy for thyroid treatments.

business

We need to update the insurance policy for thyroid treatments.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
thyroid
Adjetivo
thyroidal
Relacionado
thyroxine

Colocaciones comunes

thyroid gland thyroid gland
thyroid problem thyroid problem
thyroid test thyroid test
overactive thyroid overactive thyroid
thyroid medication thyroid medication

Frases Comunes

underactive thyroid

underactive thyroid

thyroid issues

thyroid issues

thyroid panel

thyroid panel

Se confunde a menudo con

thyroid vs thigh

The thigh is the top part of your leg, while the thyroid is in your neck.

thyroid vs throat

The throat is the whole area used for swallowing, but the thyroid is a specific small gland inside.

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Notas de uso

Use 'the thyroid' or 'thyroid gland' when speaking about health or anatomy. It is usually treated as a singular noun.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes forget the 'y' and spell it 'thiroid' or confuse it with the general word for 'throat'.

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Truco para recordar

Imagine a butterfly sitting on your neck. The thyroid is shaped like a butterfly!

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'thyreoeidēs', which means 'shield-shaped'.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun singular used with 'the' attributive noun (used before other nouns like 'thyroid health')
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, 'thyroid problems' are a very common topic when discussing unexplained weight gain or fatigue.

Quiz rápido

The doctor wants to check my _____ because I feel very tired lately.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: thyroid

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