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Definitions of thyroid gland
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  • 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
  • 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
  • thyromegaly abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
  • thyroid hormone any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
  • parathormone hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
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