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thyroid 1. of or relating to the thyroid gland 2. of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx 3. See thyroid gland 4. the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism www.thyroidfoundation.org thyroid [′thī‚rȯid] (pharmacology) Dried and powdered thyroid gland which contains about 0.2% iodine in combination, especially as thyroxine, and is used therapeutically in the treatment of thyroid deficiencies. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The weight of the thyroid glands ranged from 160 to 575 grams in the men and 140 to 425 grams in the women. TH synthesis and secretion are exquisitely regulated negative-feedback systems that involve the hypothalamus, pituitary, and thyroid glands. The article hypothesizes that the dental X-rays hitting the thyroid glands of pregnant women affect birth outcomes. |
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