Noun
thyroid gland (plural thyroid glands)
(anatomy) A large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones.
New York, the nation's thyroid gland. Christopher Morley
I was diagnosed with Graves' disease, an illness of the thyroid gland. Instead of surgery, I was given radiation treatment. Gail Devers
A persistent sinus tract may remain as a vestigial remnant of the tubular development of the thyroid gland. Source: Internet
Congenital disorders A persistent thyroglossal duct is the most common clinically significant congenital disorder of the thyroid gland. Source: Internet
Endocrine Problems of the thyroid gland occur in 20–50% of individuals with Down syndrome. Source: Internet
In humans, both the thyroid gland and the intermediate lobe (pars intermedia) of the pituitary gland contain colloid follicles. Source: Internet