The doctor said he has to look at my thyroid.
Source: tatoeba (2755233)
Thyroid
/ˈθaɪ.ɹɔɪd/
Synonyms for "thyroid" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
thyroid glandadam's apple
Strong matches (2)
Noun(1 words)
laryngeal cartilage
Related words (4)
Noun(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: thyroid gland, adam's apple, gland, laryngeal cartilage, thyroid-related.
- Sentence evidence is available for thyroid, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "thyroid".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "thyroid"
Keep "thyroid" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "thyroid" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "thyroid", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "thyroid" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
3 entriesparafollicular cellthyroid folliclethyroid lobe
Collocations
8 entriesAdam's applethyroid cancerthyroid diseasethyroid functionthyroid glandthyroid hormonethyroid scanthyroid stimulating hormone
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
21 translations across 18 languages.
Azerbaijani
1 entries- qalxanabənzər adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Belarusian
1 entries- шчытападо́бны adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Bulgarian
1 entries- щитовиден adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Catalan
1 entries- tiroïdal adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 甲狀腺的 /甲状腺的 adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
- 甲狀腺的 /甲状腺的 adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Finnish
1 entries- kilpirauhas- adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
French
1 entries- thyroïde adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Irish
1 entries- tíoróideach adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Italian
1 entries- tiroide adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Marathi
2 entries- अवटु adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
- थायरॉइड adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Persian
2 entries- تیروئید adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
- سپردیس adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Piedmontese
1 entries- tiròide adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Portuguese
1 entries- tiroide adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Russian
1 entries- щитови́дный adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Spanish
1 entries- tiroides adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Tajik
1 entries- сипаршакл adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Thai
1 entries- ไทรอยด์ adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Ukrainian
1 entries- щитоподі́бний adj (referring to the thyroid gland)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
There's something wrong with her thyroid gland.
Source: tatoeba (4091040)
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland.
Source: tatoeba (8453352)
The thyroid is an endocrine gland.
Source: tatoeba (8460198)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "thyroid"?
Closest matches include thyroid gland, adam's apple, gland, laryngeal cartilage, thyroid-related.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "thyroid"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.