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
- 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