thyroid

BrE /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ AmE /ˈθaɪroɪd/

noun en → es

1 ORGAN [singular] C1

an organ in the neck that produces hormones and controls important body functions such as metabolism, growth, and development.

tiroida

  • thyroid problems

Collocations thyroid disorder · thyroid function test

  • She had to have surgery for her thyroid problem.

    Tuvieron que someterla a cirugía por un problema de tiroides.

2 MEDICINE [singular] C1

a medicine that is used to treat problems with the thyroid gland.

medicamento para la tiroides, hormona tiroidea

  • thyroid medication

Collocations thyroid hormone replacement therapy · thyroid supplement

  • He takes thyroid medication every day.

    Toma medicamento para la tiroides todos los días.