thyroglossal

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Adjective

thyroglossal (not comparable)

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

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