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thyroglossal duct

thyroglossal duct noun: an embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position.

Noun

thyroglossal duct (plural thyroglossal ducts)

  1. An embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position
    Synonyms:
    thyrolingual duct, ductus thyroglossus

thyroglossal duct meaning in Tamil

thyroglossal duct in Tamil

நாக்குக் கேடய சுரப்புக் குழல்

Synonyms of thyroglossal duct

  • thyrolingual duct
  • ductus thyroglossus

Forms of thyroglossal duct

pluralthyroglossal ducts

Origin of thyroglossal duct

Calque of New Latin ductus thyroglossalis

Questions about thyroglossal duct

What does thyroglossal duct mean?
Thyroglossal duct means an embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position.
What is thyroglossal duct in Tamil?
Thyroglossal duct in Tamil is நாக்குக் கேடய சுரப்புக் குழல். See Thyroglossal duct meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is thyroglossal duct?
Thyroglossal duct is a noun.
What is the plural of thyroglossal duct?
The plural of thyroglossal duct is thyroglossal ducts.

Words near thyroglossal duct in the dictionary

  1. thyrogenic
  2. thyroglobin
  3. thyroglobulin
  4. thyroglobulins
  5. thyroglossal
  6. thyroglossal duct
  7. thyroglossal ducts
  8. thyrohyal
  9. thyrohyals
  10. thyrohyoid
  11. thyrohyoid membrane

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