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thyroid gland
noun
, Anatomy.
- a two-lobed endocrine gland, located at the base of the neck that secretes two hormones that regulate the rates of metabolism, growth, and development.
thyroid gland
noun
- an endocrine gland of vertebrates, consisting in man of two lobes near the base of the neck. It secretes hormones that control metabolism and body growth
thyroid gland
/ thī′roid′ /
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of thyroid gland1
First recorded in 1685–95
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Example Sentences
The thyroid gland lies in the throat and is called the throat sweetbread.
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Up to stage P the thyroid gland retains its original position.
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As I have mentioned, the people suffer greatly from swelled thyroid gland or Derbyshire neck and Elephantiasis scroti.
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As this groove is followed caudad its ventral wall is seen to become much thickened, tg, to form the anlage of the thyroid gland.
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Two transverse sections through the thyroid gland of this stage; more highly magnified.
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