thyroid gland

Noun

Meaning

thyroid gland (plural thyroid glands)

(anatomy) A large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones.

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Synonyms

gland thyroid pineal gland hyoid bone pineal body meibomian gland phrenic nerve

Hypernyms

endocrine endocrine gland ductless gland

Related terms

hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism thyroidectomy

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

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