thyroglossal duct

English

Etymology

Calque of New Latin ductus thyroglossalis

Noun

thyroglossal duct (plural thyroglossal ducts)

(anatomy) An embryonic anatomical structure which connects the initial area of development of the thyroid gland to its final position

Synonyms

thyrolingual duct
ductus thyroglossus

See also

thyroglossal duct on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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