Thyroid Gland Definition

thīroid
noun
A two-lobed endocrine gland found in all vertebrates, located in front of and on either side of the trachea in humans, and producing various hormones, such as triiodothyronine and calcitonin.
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Noun

Singular:
thyroid gland
Plural:
thyroid-glands

Thyroid Gland Sentence Examples

  • The thyroid gland is situated at the base of the throat.

  • The effect of thyroid gland in such cases is marvellous, the child growing in body and becoming healthy and intelligent.

  • Iodine has a special interest, as it is a necessary constituent of food, and is present in the secretion of the thyroid gland.

  • The use of Tegretol with other anticonvulsants may change thyroid gland function.

  • The sort of diseases included myocardial hypertrophy, inflammatory bowel disease, thyroid gland problems and allergy.

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