Meaning of THYROID GLAND
| Pronunciation: | | 'thIroyd gland
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| | Definition: | |
[n] located near the base of the neck |
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| | Synonyms: | | thyroid |
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| | See Also: | | ductless gland, endocrine gland | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Endocrine gland in the neck that produces thyroxine and calcitonin, hormones involved in the regulation of growth and metabolic rate. |
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