Thyroid Gland (Noun)
Meaning
Located near the base of the neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is situated just below the larynx in the lower neck area.
- An enlarged thyroid gland, known as a goiter, can be visibly noticed as a bulge near the base of the neck.
- Doctors perform ultrasounds on patients with thyroid disorders to visually inspect the gland, usually through the front of the neck.
- Endocrinologists caution against relying on supplements and, instead, monitor patients for fluctuations in their thyroid gland production to alleviate throat tension and alleviate possible stress caused.
- Symptoms for cancer can take the form of constant irritation within one's voicebox located alongside their thyroid gland nestled against one side at base.