thyroid
Prononciation : [ˈθaɪrɔɪd]
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Contexte : « anatomy »
(noun) a small gland in your neck that helps control important things like how fast your body uses energy and how you grow. It is shaped like a butterfly and is very important for your health.
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Her thyroid helps her body use energy properly and stay healthy.
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Without a healthy thyroid, she felt tired all the time and couldn't focus.
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What does the thyroid do for our body?
Contexte : « medicine »
(noun) the thyroid gland can also be the subject of diseases or problems. If there is something wrong with it, like swelling or not working right, it can make you sick.
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He was diagnosed with a thyroid condition, but he is receiving treatment.
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She doesn't have a thyroid problem, which is a relief.
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What symptoms can indicate a thyroid issue?
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