thyroglossal

English

Etymology

From thyro- +‎ glossal. Back-formation from "thyroglossal duct", from New Latin ductus thyroglossalis.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒsəl

Adjective

thyroglossal (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Of or pertaining to the thyroglossal duct
    a thyroglossal carcinoma

Derived terms

  • thyroglossal cyst