thyroid
BrE /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ AmE /ˈθaɪroɪd/
noun en → es
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
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She had to have surgery for her thyroid problem.
Tuvieron que someterla a cirugía por un problema de tiroides.
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
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He takes thyroid medication every day.
Toma medicamento para la tiroides todos los días.