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Definitions of thyroid gland
Definition that contains thyroid gland
  • thyroid of or relating to the thyroid gland
  • thyroidectomy surgical removal of the thyroid gland
  • goiter abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
  • parathyroid any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
  • hypothyroidism an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
  • goitre abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
  • tsh anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
  • thyroxin hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
  • inferior thyroid vein any of several veins on each side that drain the thyroid gland and empty into the innominate vein
  • thyrotrophin anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
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