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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
  • 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
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