- thyrolingual
- SYN: thyroglossal. [thyro- + L. lingua, tongue]
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thy·ro·lin·gual (thi″ro-lingґgwəl) thyroglossal.
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thyrolingual
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thyrolingual — to toxin: see thyro 1, 2 … Useful english dictionary
Thyrolingual cyst — A thyrolingual cyst is a fluid filled sac that is present at birth and located in the midline of the neck. A thyrolingual cyst is a result of incomplete closure of a segment of a tube like structure (the thyrolingual duct) that is present, and… … Medical dictionary
Cyst, thyrolingual — A thyrolingual cyst is a fluid filled sac that is present at birth and located in the midline of the neck. A thyrolingual cyst is a result of incomplete closure of a segment of a tube like structure (the thyrolingual duct) that is present, and… … Medical dictionary
Thyroglossal cyst — A thyroglossal cyst is a fluid filled sac that is present at birth and located in the midline of the neck. A thyroglossal cyst is a result of incomplete closure of a segment of a tube like structure (the thyroglossal duct) that is present, and… … Medical dictionary
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thyroglossal duct — noun An embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position Syn: thyrolingual duct, ductus thyroglossus … Wiktionary
Cyst — A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. * * * 1. A bladder. 2. An abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining. SEE ALSO: pseudocyst. [G. kystis, bladder] adventitious c.… … Medical dictionary
Cyst thyroglossal — A thyroglossal cyst is a fluid filled sac present at birth and located in the midline of the neck. A thyroglossal cyst is a result of incomplete closure of a segment of a tube like structure (the thyroglossal duct) that is present, and normally… … Medical dictionary
thyroglossal — Relating to the thyroid gland and the tongue, denoting especially an embryologic duct. SYN: thyrolingual. * * * thy·ro·glos·sal .thī rō gläs əl adj of, relating to, or originating in the thyroglossal duct <thyroglossal cysts> * * *… … Medical dictionary
thyroglossal duct — n a temporary duct connecting the embryonic thyroid gland and the tongue * * * thyrolingual duct ductus thyroglossalis … Medical dictionary
