
thyroid
词源
源自希腊语 'thyreoeidēs',意为 '盾形的',指甲状腺的形状类似古代盾牌。
noun
❶ 甲状腺,位于颈部的一个内分泌腺体,负责分泌调节新陈代谢的激素。
“The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism.”
(甲状腺分泌调节新陈代谢的激素。)
“She has an underactive thyroid and needs medication.”
(她的甲状腺功能低下,需要药物治疗。)
❶ 甲状腺的,与甲状腺有关的。
“Thyroid cancer is relatively rare but treatable.”
(甲状腺癌相对罕见但可以治疗。)
“He takes thyroid medication every morning.”
(他每天早上服用甲状腺药物。)
adjective
❶ 甲状腺的,与甲状腺有关的。
“She has a thyroid condition that requires monitoring.”
(她有一种需要监测的甲状腺疾病。)
“Thyroid issues can cause fatigue and mood changes.”
(甲状腺问题可能导致疲劳和情绪变化。)
常见短语
thyroid gland — 指具体的甲状腺器官,用于医学或解剖学语境中。
“The thyroid gland is located in the neck below the Adam's apple.”
(甲状腺位于颈部喉结下方。)
thyroid hormone — 指由甲状腺分泌的激素,如T3和T4,调节身体代谢。
“Thyroid hormones control how quickly the body uses energy.”
(甲状腺激素控制身体使用能量的速度。)