thyroglossal

English

Etymology

thyro- +‎ glossal. Back-formation from "thyroglossal duct", from New Latin ductus thyroglossalis.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɒsəl

Adjective

thyroglossal (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Of or pertaining to the thyroglossal duct
    a thyroglossal carcinoma

Derived terms
  • thyroglossal cyst
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