Thyroid Gland Definition

Thyroid Gland: A highly vascular endocrine gland consisting of two lobes, one on either side of the trachea, joined by a narrow isthmus; it produces the thyroid hormones which are concerned in regulating the metabolic rate of the body.

Terms Related to Thyroid Gland

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
A peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. It promotes the growth of the thyroid gland and stimulates the synthesis of thyroid hormones and the ...
Parathyroid Gland
Two small paired endocrine glands in the region of the thyroid gland. They secrete parathyroid hormone and are concerned with the metabolism of calcium and ...
De Quervain Thyroiditis
Spontaneously remitting inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland characterized by fever, weakness, sore throat, and painful enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Synonym: thyroid effect, thyroids, thyroid.

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Thyroid Gland Definition

Terms Related to Thyroid Gland

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

Parathyroid Gland

De Quervain Thyroiditis

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