| thyroid gland |
An endocrine gland which lies in front of the trachea, or wind pipe.
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| thyroid hormone |
The thyroid gland makes T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine), which together are considered thyroid hormone. T3 and T4 have identical effects on cells. Thyroid hormone affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. T3 and T4 are stored as thyroglobulin, which can be converted back into T3 and T4
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| thyroplasty |
surgical technique to improve voice by altering the cartilages of the larynx. Also known as laryngeal framework surgery.
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| thyroid |
Spherical structures that make up the thyroid gland; contain a gel-like colloid surrounded by a single layer of cells, which secrete thyroglobulin into the colloid.
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| thyroid |
The thyroid gland is located at the front and sides of the neck, situated on the larynx and trachea. It has two lateral lobes, connected across the neck. The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland, which secretes calcitonin. Calcitonin is involved in decreasing blood calcium.
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