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thyroglossal |
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thyroglossal /thy·ro·glos·sal/ (-glos´al) pertaining to the thyroid gland and tongue.
thyroglossal [-glos′əl] pertaining to an embryonic duct connecting the thyroid gland and the tongue. Also thyrolingual. thyroglossal [thi″ro-glos´al] pertaining to the thyroid gland and tongue.
thyroglossal pertaining to the thyroid and tongue. thyroglossal cyst developmental abnormality near the site of the thyroid diverticulum; may exist as a subepiglottic cyst, surrounded by thyroid follicular cells, embedded in the root of tongue; may cause inspiratory dyspnea and exercise intolerance. thyroglossal duct vestigial canal of the epithelial outgrowth from the floor of the pharynx that develops into the thyroid gland. Parts of the duct and accessory thyroid tissue derived from it may become cystic or undergo neoplastic transformation. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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