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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
thyroid
Adjective
thyroidal
Related
thyroxine
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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

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.

Word Family

Noun
thyroid
Adjective
thyroidal
Related
thyroxine

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

underactive thyroid

underactive thyroid

thyroid issues

thyroid issues

thyroid panel

thyroid panel

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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

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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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