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thyr/o, thyroid/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Thyroid gland.

Example: hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 17 Key Terms · OpenStax

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