
Meaning of THYROID
| Pronunciation: | | 'thIroyd
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| Matching Terms: | | thyroid cartilage, thyroid gland, thyroid hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroid vein, thyroidal, thyroideal, thyroidectomy, thyroiditis, thyroid-stimulating hormone
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| | Definition: | | A gland located near the windpipe (trachea) that produces thyroid hormone, which helps regulate growth and metabolism. |
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