thyroid

thyroïdien

Relatif au petit organe du cou qui aide à réguler l’utilisation de l’énergie par le corps.

En anglais simple : Relating to a small organ in the neck that helps control how the body uses energy.

• The test checks thyroid function.
• Her thyroid hormone levels were low.
• Can thyroid disease make you feel tired?

Expressions courantes : thyroid gland, thyroid hormone, thyroid function, thyroid disease

thyroïde

Relatif au tissu ferme à l’avant de la gorge qui protège le larynx.

En anglais simple : Relating to the firm tissue at the front of the throat that protects the voice box.

• The thyroid cartilage protects the voice box.
• The doctor examined the thyroid prominence.
• An injury damaged the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage.

Expressions courantes : thyroid cartilage, thyroid notch, thyroid prominence

thyroïdien

Qui présente un comportement ou des traits attribués à un trouble de la glande du cou produisant des hormones.

En anglais simple : Showing behavior or features thought to result from a problem with a hormone-producing organ in the neck.

• The old report described a thyroid personality.
• The physician associated her restlessness with a thyroid temperament.
• The book used thyroid to describe unusually excitable behavior.

Expressions courantes : thyroid personality, thyroid temperament

scutiforme

Qui a la forme d’un bouclier.

En anglais simple : Shaped like a shield.

• The plate has a thyroid shape.
• The diagram shows a broad thyroid structure.
• Its thyroid outline resembles a small shield.

Synonymes : shield-shaped, peltiform

Expressions courantes : thyroid shape, thyroid plate

extrait thyroïdien

Médicament issu des glandes thyroïdes d’animaux, utilisé quand le corps ne produit pas assez de certaines hormones.

En anglais simple : Medicine made from animals' neck glands, used when the body produces too little of certain hormones.

• The medicine contains dried thyroid.
• Her doctor prescribed desiccated thyroid.
• Each tablet provides a measured dose of thyroid.

Synonymes : thyroid extract

Expressions courantes : desiccated thyroid, dried thyroid, thyroid tablets