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Etymology of the English word thyroid

the English word thyroid
derived from the Greek word eidos, εἶδος (form, likeness, appearance, resemblance; a view; form )
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-
derived from the New Latin word thyroides
derived from the Greek word thureoeides, ϑυρεοειδής
derived from the Greek word thureos, θυρεός (oblong shield; a large shield (as door-shaped))
using the Late Greek suffix -eides, -ειδής
derived from the Greek word eidos, εἶδος (form, likeness, appearance, resemblance; a view; form )
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-

Date

The earliest known usage of thyroid in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

euthyroid, hyperthyroid, parathyroid, thyroidectomy, thyroiditis, thyrosis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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