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located near the base of the neck
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a gland located in the front of the neck below the voice box that plays an important role in metabolism (the chemical processes in the body) and growth; the gland produces thyroid hormone
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A gland in the neck that produces thyroid hormone and calcitonin. Thyroid hormone is essential for normal body metabolism and calcitonin controls the level of calcium in the blood.
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(THIGH-royd) A gland located beneath the voice box (larynx) that produces thyroid hormone. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism.
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THI-roid GLAND In humans, a gland in the neck that manufactures thyroxine, a hormone that increases energy expenditure. 669
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