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thyroid gland

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thyroid gland
n.
A two-lobed endocrine gland found in all vertebrates, located in front of and on either side of the trachea in humans, and producing various hormones, such as triiodothyronine and calcitonin.
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thyroid gland
Noun
Anat an endocrine gland that secretes hormones that control metabolism and body growth
thyroid gland  (throid)
A two-lobed gland that wraps around the trachea and is located at the base of the neck in vertebrate animals. The thyroid gland secretes two important hormones: thyroxine, which regulates the cell metabolism necessary for normal growth and development, and calcitonin, which stimulates the formation of bone and helps regulate the amount of calcium in the blood.
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thyroid gland
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Noun1.thyroid glandthyroid gland - located near the base of the neck
thyroid
ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream


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