thyroid gland

thy·roid gland

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Definitions of thyroid gland words

noun thyroid gland a two-lobed endocrine gland, located at the base of the neck that secretes two hormones that regulate the rates of metabolism, growth, and development. 1
noun thyroid gland an endocrine gland of vertebrates, consisting in man of two lobes near the base of the neck. It secretes hormones that control metabolism and body growth 0

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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