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Thyroidgland vs Parathyroid - What's the difference?

thyroidgland | parathyroid |

As an adjective parathyroid is

situated near the thyroid gland.

As a noun parathyroid is

the parathyroid gland.

thyroidgland

Not English

Thyroidgland has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'thyroidgland':

teratosaurid, threadjacked

parathyroid

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Situated near the thyroid gland.
  • Pertaining to the parathyroid glands or their extracts.

    • Derived terms

    * hyperparathyroidism * hypoparathyroidism * parathyroid gland * parathyroidectomy

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The parathyroid gland.
  • A parathyroid hormone.