thyroid
thyroid — noun
1. The thyroid is a small organ near the front of your neck that releases hormones
The thyroid is a small organ near the front of your neck that releases hormones to guide how your body grows and uses energy.
Kenji's doctor ordered an ultrasound to check whether his thyroid was enlarged.
collocation: enlarged thyroid
An underactive thyroid can slow down your metabolism and make you feel tired.
collocation: underactive / overactive thyroid
The surgeon carefully removed the nodule from Beatrix's thyroid during the operation.
After feeling tired for months, Zola learned that her thyroid was not working properly.
文法句型
the thyroid
thyroid + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Distinguish from parathyroid glands, which are four small glands located behind the thyroid that control calcium levels. The adjective form is used before a noun (e.g., "thyroid function").
常見錯誤
thyroid — adjective
1. concerning the thyroid gland or the hormones it produces
concerning the thyroid gland or the hormones it produces
Dr. Rivera prescribed thyroid medication to help regulate Indra's hormone levels.
collocation: thyroid medication
Thyroid disorders are more common in women, so Tamar's doctor runs routine blood tests.
collocation: thyroid disorder / disease
William's thyroid test results showed that his levels were within the normal range.
Darius was diagnosed with a thyroid problem during his regular health check-up.
文法句型
thyroid + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is always used before a noun — you cannot say "The problem is thyroid." Instead say "The problem is a thyroid condition" or "The problem is related to the thyroid."