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English
Etymology
From thyro- + glossal. Back-formation from "thyroglossal duct", from New Latin ductus thyroglossalis.
Pronunciation
Adjective
thyroglossal (not comparable)
- (medicine) Of or pertaining to the thyroglossal duct
- a thyroglossal carcinoma
Derived terms