甲状腺
Meanings
1
thyroid gland
Anatomical term for the thyroid gland. Common in medical and everyday health contexts.
I had a thyroid gland examination.
Thyroid hormones regulate the body's metabolism.
Usage patterns
- 甲状腺が腫れるfor the thyroid gland to swell
The examination revealed that my thyroid gland was swollen.
- 甲状腺の機能が低下するfor thyroid function to decline
She was diagnosed with declining thyroid function.
- 甲状腺ホルモンを分泌するto secrete thyroid hormone
The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormone in the body.
- 甲状腺の検査を受けるto undergo a thyroid examination
I make sure to get a thyroid examination every year.