Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

A. Tumor of the thyroid
B. Hernia of the thyroid
C. Condition of the thyroid
D. Downward displacement (drooping) of the thyroid
E. Enlargement of the thyroid


Answer: D

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