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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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| 2,3) The reasons for removing all or part of the thyroid may be an enlarged thyroid gland that is pressing on structures in the neck, especially if it causes problems with breathing and swallowing, an undiagnosed thyroid mass and a malignant (cancerous) thyroid tumor. A number of animal studies have shown that perchlorate at high doses (> 1,300 mg/kg/day) causes thyroid tumors in rodents (Gauss 1972; Kessler and Kruskemper 1966; Pajer and Kalisnik 1991). nbsp;shark from the Straits of Georgia sporting a thyroid tumor. |
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