thyroglossal

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

thyroglossal (not comparable)

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

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