thyroid
noun/ˈθaɪrɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #7,435 most common English word
Meaning
A large endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and metabolism.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended surgery after finding nodules on her thyroid gland.
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