Wednesday, October 12, 2016

thyroid, theroid

Thyroid or thyroid means the gland in the human neck that regulates growth and metabolism --
Lack of iodine in the diet can cause the thyroid to malfunction.
He has a goiter, an enlarged thyroid.

Theroid or theroid describes someone who behaves like an animal; brutish or uncivilized --
When he goes off his medication, he becomes theroid, sniffing and grunting.
She described his behavior as theroid, but it was really just overly emotional.

Now that you know that, you can say --
"We know he was malnourished by looking at his thyroid, and his theroid characteristics are evidence of neglect and abuse."

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