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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