die Schilddrüse
Translation
thyroid gland, thyroid
Examples
Die Schilddrüse produziert wichtige Hormone.
The thyroid gland produces important hormones.
Der Arzt untersucht ihre Schilddrüse.
The doctor is examining her thyroid gland.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) The thyroid gland is an important organ.
Similar Words
As a medical term, it has no common synonyms.
Etymology
Composed of 'Schild' (shield) and 'Drüse' (gland). Named for its shield-like shape or its proximity to the shield-shaped thyroid cartilage.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Schild' (shield) protecting the 'Drüse' (gland) in your neck.