| thyroid gland |
(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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| thyroid-stimulating hormone |
THY-roid STIM-u-lay-ting HOR-moan (TSH) A hormone made in the anterior pituitary gland in humans that stimulates the thyroid gland to release two hormones. 667
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| thyroid cartilage |
Widening expanses of cartilage above the trachea, the top marks the level of C-4, the bottom C-5.
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| thyroid gland |
Near the "Adam's apple;" responsible for secretion of hormone that is involved in regulation of the rate of metabolism.
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