thyroid/o, thyr/o
Word root (combining form)
Meaning: Thyroid gland.
Example words
- thyroiditis — inflammation of the thyroid gland
- hyperthyroidism — an overactive thyroid gland
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Word root (combining form)
Meaning: Thyroid gland.
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