甲状腺（こうじょうせん）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: thyroid gland
Example sentences
- 甲状腺がホルモンを出す。 — The thyroid gland secretes hormones.
- 甲状腺の検査を受ける。 — He is undergoing a thyroid examination.
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