thyro- (Meaning)
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thyro- ()
A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the thyroid body or the thyroid cartilage; as, thyrohyal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thyro-
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thyro- Sentence Examples
- The thyro-cervical trunk supplies blood to the thyroid gland and other structures in the neck.
- Thyro-parathyroid hormone plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the body.
- A thyro-glossal duct cyst is a rare congenital anomaly that can occur in the midline of the neck.
- Thyro-arytenoid muscles aid in vocal cord abduction during respiration.
- Thyro-hyoid ligament connects the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.
- A thyro-plasty is a surgical procedure used to modify the vocal cords.
- The thyro-cricoid space is an important anatomical region for the insertion of tracheotomy tubes.
- Thyro-glossal remnants are remnants of the thyroglossal duct that can sometimes persist after birth.
- Thyro-globulin is a protein produced by the thyroid gland that is used to measure thyroid function.
- Thyro-toxicosis is a condition characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormones.
FAQs About the word thyro-
A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the thyroid body or the thyroid cartilage; as, thyrohyal.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The thyro-cervical trunk supplies blood to the thyroid gland and other structures in the neck.
Thyro-parathyroid hormone plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the body.
A thyro-glossal duct cyst is a rare congenital anomaly that can occur in the midline of the neck.
Thyro-arytenoid muscles aid in vocal cord abduction during respiration.
