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