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thyroglossal

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thyroglossal /thy·ro·glos·sal/ (-glos´al) pertaining to the thyroid gland and tongue.
thy·ro·glos·sal (thr-glôsl)
adj.
Relating to the thyroid gland and the 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.
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