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Words with Root “thyreoid-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “thyreoid-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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thyreoid- Greek origin, from 'thyreos' (shield), referring to the thyroid gland.
perithyreoiditis
7 syllables16 letters
pe·ri·thy·roi·di·ti·tis
/ˌpɛrɪθaɪˈrɔɪdɪtɪs/
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Perithyreoiditis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's composed of the Greek prefixes 'peri-', root 'thyreoid-', and suffix '-itis'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and diphthong rules, with consideration for consonant clusters. It denotes inflammation around the thyroid gland.