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
- hypothyroidism an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
- parathyroid any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
- tsh anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
- goitre abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
- thyrotropic hormone anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
- raiu radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland
- hyperthyroidism an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones