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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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| 4]) is compensated for by release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary, which in turn stimulates the thyroid to produce more hormones. Preoperative blood biochemistry revealed a deep hypothyroidism, as the patient's thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level exceeded 100 [mu]U/ml. That's why the American Thyroid Association recommends measuring blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in women every five years beginning at age 35. |
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