thyroid
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.
Examples
3 of 5The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.
The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.
The patient requires a thyroid function test.
The patient requires a thyroid function test.
I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.
I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine a butterfly sitting on your neck. The thyroid is shaped like a butterfly!
Quick Quiz
The doctor wants to check my _____ because I feel very tired lately.
Correct!
The correct answer is: thyroid
Examples
The doctor says my thyroid is healthy.
everydayThe doctor says my thyroid is healthy.
The patient requires a thyroid function test.
formalThe patient requires a thyroid function test.
I think my thyroid is why I am so tired.
informalI think my thyroid is why I am so tired.
The thyroid regulates the metabolic rate of the human body.
academicThe thyroid regulates the metabolic rate of the human body.
We need to update the insurance policy for thyroid treatments.
businessWe need to update the insurance policy for thyroid treatments.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
underactive thyroid
underactive thyroid
thyroid issues
thyroid issues
thyroid panel
thyroid panel
Often Confused With
The thigh is the top part of your leg, while the thyroid is in your neck.
The throat is the whole area used for swallowing, but the thyroid is a specific small gland inside.
Usage Notes
Use 'the thyroid' or 'thyroid gland' when speaking about health or anatomy. It is usually treated as a singular noun.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes forget the 'y' and spell it 'thiroid' or confuse it with the general word for 'throat'.
Memory Tip
Imagine a butterfly sitting on your neck. The thyroid is shaped like a butterfly!
Word Origin
From the Greek word 'thyreoeidēs', which means 'shield-shaped'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, 'thyroid problems' are a very common topic when discussing unexplained weight gain or fatigue.
Quick Quiz
The doctor wants to check my _____ because I feel very tired lately.
Correct!
The correct answer is: thyroid
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