목의 앞부분에 위치하며 신진대사와 성장을 조절하는 호르몬을 분비하는 내분비 기관이다.
A large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth, development, and the rate of metabolism.
예문:
"The doctor felt the patient's neck to check for any enlargement of the thyroid."
"Thyroid disorders can affect a person's energy levels and mood significantly."
후두를 구성하는 가장 큰 연골로, 앞부분은 사람의 후두융기(울대뼈)를 형성한다.
A large cartilage of the larynx, the front part of which forms the Adam's apple in humans.
예문:
"The thyroid cartilage is the largest of the nine cartilages that make up the laryngeal skeleton."
"Surgeons must be careful not to damage the thyroid cartilage during neck procedures."
동물의 갑상선에서 추출하여 만든 약제로, 갑상선 호르몬 결핍증 치료에 사용된다.
An extract prepared from the thyroid gland of animals and used in treating deficiency of thyroid hormones.
예문:
"The patient was treated with a daily dose of animal-derived thyroid."
"Synthetic hormones are now more commonly used than natural thyroid extracts."
갑상선 또는 갑상 연골과 관련된.
Relating to the thyroid gland or the thyroid cartilage.
예문:
"A thyroid scan can help identify whether a lump is a cyst or a tumor."
"The thyroid artery provides the necessary blood supply to the gland."