thyroglossal

English

Etymology

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