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1. Thyroid
   The thyroid is an endocrine gland near the larynx in vertebrates. It influences growth and development.
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2. Thyroid
   The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that secretes thyroid hormones which regulate a number of physiologic processes, including growth, development and metabolism. WIth respect to Ionising Radiation , the thyroid is vulnerable to intakes of radioactive Iodine -125 by either Inhalation or Ingestion . In the event that an intake of I-125 occurs the thyroid will be the organ or accumulation and will preferentially uptake the iodine from the systemic system. This creates an Internal Radiation hazard.
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3. thyroid
   [adj] - of or relating to the thyroid gland 2. [adj] - suggestive of a thyroid disorder
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4. Thyroid
   Gland at the base of the neck that produces hormones which control the metabolic rate (how much energy the body uses) and level of calcium in the blood. Cancer of the thyroid is often treated with Iodine 131.
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5. Thyroid
   The thyroid is a jointed piece or cartilage that enclosed the vocal cords and forms the ‘Adam’s apple’ in men.
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6. Thyroid
   A gland at the base of the neck which releases hormones which control metabolism and body growth.
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7. Thyroid
   Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A preparation of the thyroid gland used to treat hypothyroidism. 3. Shaped like a shield. (The thyroid gland was so-named by Thomas Wharton in 1656 because it was shaped like an ancient Greek shield.)
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8. thyroid
   small detached masses of thyroid tissue which may be found in the tissue planes surrounding the main gland Category: Medicine
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9. Thyroid
   Thy"roid adjective [ Greek ... shield-shaped; ... a large, oblong shield (from ... a door) + ... form: confer French thyroïde , thyréoïde .] 1. Shaped like an oblong shield; shield-shaped; as, the thyroid cartilage. 2. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal. Thyroid cartilage . See under …
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10. thyroid
    A butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck that is found on both sides of the trachea (windpipe). It secretes the hormone thyroxine which controls the rate of metabolism. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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11. thyroid
    adjective suggestive of a thyroid disorder; `thyroid personality`
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12. thyroid
    adjective of or relating to the thyroid gland; `thyroid deficiency`; `thyroidal uptake`
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13. Thyroid
    The `thyroid` is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. This gland is found in the neck inferior to (below) the mouth and at approximately the same level as the cricoid cartilage. The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. The thyroid participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, principally thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Th...
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14. Thyroid
    The `thyroid` is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. This gland is found in the neck inferior to (below) the mouth and at approximately the same level as the cricoid cartilage. The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones. The thyroid participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, principally thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Th...
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15. thyroid
    (thi´roid) scutiform. pertaining to the thyroid gland. the thyroid gland. a preparation of thyroid gland from domesticated food animals, containing levothyroxine and liothyronine and used as replacement therapy in the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism and the prevention and tr...
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16. Thyroid
    • (a.) Shaped like an oblong shield; shield-shaped; as, the thyroid cartilage. • (a.) Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal.
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