For Thyroid Gland we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Biology, Cancer, Dairy Production, Fertility, Horse Health, Huntingtons Disease and Medical.

Thyroid Gland (Biology)

A gland at the base of the neck that produces several hormones, such as thyroxine and calcitonin.

Thyroid Gland (Cancer)

A gland located beneath the voice box (larynx) that produces thyroid hormone. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism.

Thyroid Gland (Dairy Production)

A two-lobed gland located in the throat and secreting the hormone thyroxin, which regulates the iodine metabolism in the body.

Thyroid Gland (Fertility)

The endocrine gland in the front of the neck that produces thyroid hormones, which regulate the body's metabolism

Thyroid Gland (Horse Health)

Endocrine gland located on either side of the trachea that produces hormones (thyroxine, triiodothyronine) important in regulating the body's metabolic rate.

Thyroid Gland (Huntingtons Disease)

A small organ located near the neck that produces several hormones.

Thyroid Gland (Medical)

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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