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thyroid

Pronunciation: [ˈθaɪrɔɪd]

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Learn how to use thyroid in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

How to pronounce thyroid

Pronunciation: [ˈθaɪrɔɪd]

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