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Definition of Thyroid gland
1. Noun. Located near the base of the neck.
Exact synonyms: Thyroid
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Derivative terms: Thyroidal
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Derivative terms: Thyroidal
Definition of Thyroid gland
1. Noun. (anatomy) A large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones. Removal due to thyroid cancer is termed a total thyroidectomy. ¹
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Medical Definition of Thyroid gland
1. A butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck that is found on both sides of the trachea windpipe). It secretes the hormone thyroxine which controls the rate of metabolism. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thyroid Gland
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