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thyroid/o — Thyroid gland

thyroid/o means thyroid gland. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: thyroiditis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Thyroid gland

• Ancient Greek: θυρεοειδής (thyreoeides)

Examples and word parts

thyroiditis

Inflammation of the gland at the front of the neck.

Word parts: thyroid (thyroid gland) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: thyr-, thyro-

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