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Thyroid gland
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The thyroid gland helps regulate growth and metabolism. Also called thyroid. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An endocrine gland located at the base of the neck that produces and secretes thyroxine and other hormones. Thyroxine is important for metabolic control. (NCI Thesaurus)
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