thyroid gland

noun

, Anatomy.

1. 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

1. 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′ /

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyroid gland¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

For example, one regulator of metabolism is the thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple.

From Washington Post

Sometimes we lose a thyroid gland for various reasons, and you can replace that by finding the or making the hormone and then giving it back to the person.

From Freakonomics

The thyroid gland lies in the throat and is called the throat sweetbread.

From Project Gutenberg

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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