Meanings
nounthyroglossal duct (plural thyroglossal ducts)
plural thyroglossal ducts
- anatomyAn embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position
Synonyms: thyrolingual duct, ductus thyroglossus
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position
Similar
thyrolingual ductductus thyroglossus
Origin
- New Latinductus thyroglossalis
- Englishthyroglossal duct
Calque of New Latin ductus thyroglossalis
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