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Endocrine gland in the neck
The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is a butterfly-shaped or H-shaped gland located in the neck below the
Thyroid
Malignancy originating in the thyroid gland
Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a disease in which cells grow abnormally and have the potential to
Thyroid_cancer
Branch of medicine pertaining to the endocrine system
affect the actions of different organ systems in the body. Examples include thyroid hormone, growth hormone, and insulin. The endocrine system involves a number
Endocrinology
Autoimmune endocrine disease
affects the thyroid. It frequently results in, and is the most common cause of, hyperthyroidism. It also often results in an enlarged thyroid. Signs and
Graves'_disease
Excessive production of thyroid hormone
which the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones. Thyrotoxicosis is a condition that occurs due to elevated levels of thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Insufficient production of thyroid hormones
Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disease in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as
Hypothyroidism
Collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid
Thyroid function tests (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid. TFTs may be requested if a patient is thought
Thyroid_function_tests
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland
Thyroid hormones are two hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). They are tyrosine-based hormones
Thyroid_hormones
Enzyme expressed mainly in the thyroid gland
Thyroid peroxidase, also called thyroperoxidase (TPO), thyroid specific peroxidase or iodide peroxidase, is an enzyme expressed mainly in the thyroid
Thyroid_peroxidase
Medical condition
Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the structure and/or function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the
Thyroid_disease
Family of glycoprotein hormones in vertebrata
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (also known as thyrotropin, thyrotropic hormone, or abbreviated TSH) is a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland
Thyroid-stimulating_hormone
Autoimmune disease
autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is gradually destroyed. Early on, symptoms may not be noticed. Over time, the thyroid may enlarge, forming a painless
Hashimoto's_thyroiditis
International observance, 26 may
the public about the importance of the thyroid gland and raising awareness about thyroid-related diseases. Thyroid disorders are considered one of the most
World_Thyroid_Day
Endocrine disease
Thyroid storm is a rare but severe and life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when an overactive thyroid leads to hypermetabolism
Thyroid_storm
Lump of tissue or fluid in the thyroid gland
Thyroid nodules are nodules (raised areas of tissue or fluid) which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They may be hyperplastic
Thyroid_nodule
Cartilage that makes up the laryngeal skeleton
The thyroid cartilage is the largest of the nine cartilages that make up the laryngeal skeleton, the cartilage structure in and around the trachea that
Thyroid_cartilage
Medical condition
Papillary thyroid cancer (papillary thyroid carcinoma, PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75 percent to 85 percent of all thyroid cancer
Papillary_thyroid_cancer
Hormone-producing glands of a body
for all endocrine systems. In humans, the major endocrine glands are the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, pineal, and adrenal glands, and the (male) testis
Endocrine_system
Medical condition
Thyroid lymphoma is a rare cancer constituting 1% to 2% of all thyroid cancers and less than 2% of lymphomas. Thyroid lymphomas are classified as non–Hodgkin's
Thyroid_lymphoma
In CT scan of the thyroid, focal and diffuse thyroid abnormalities are commonly encountered. These findings can often lead to a diagnostic dilemma, as
Computed tomography of the thyroid
Computed_tomography_of_the_thyroid
Most aggressive form of thyroid cancer
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC), also known as anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, is an aggressive form of thyroid cancer characterized by uncontrolled growth
Anaplastic_thyroid_cancer
1986 nuclear accident in the Soviet Union
radiation-related fatalities occurred. As of 2005, 6000 cases of childhood thyroid cancer occurred within the affected populations (15 of them fatal), "a
Chernobyl_disaster
Benign tumor of the thyroid gland
A thyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the thyroid gland, that may be inactive or active (functioning autonomously) as a toxic adenoma. A thyroid adenoma
Thyroid_adenoma
Artery of the neck
The inferior thyroid artery is an artery in the neck. It arises from the thyrocervical trunk and passes upward, in front of the vertebral artery and longus
Inferior_thyroid_artery
Hormone-producing cell in the thyroid gland
Thyroid follicular cells (also called thyroid epithelial cells or thyrocytes) are the major cell type in the thyroid gland, and are responsible for the
Thyroid_follicular_cell
Tumor of the thyroid gland
Thyroid neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the thyroid. It can be a benign tumor such as thyroid adenoma, or it can be a malignant neoplasm (thyroid cancer)
Thyroid_neoplasm
Chemical element with atomic number 53 (I)
heaviest essential mineral nutrient, iodine is required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the
Iodine
Topics referred to by the same term
Thyroid veins can refer to: Inferior thyroid veins Middle thyroid vein Superior thyroid vein This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the
Thyroid_veins
Hormone antagonist acting upon thyroid hormones
An antithyroid agent is a hormone inhibitor acting upon thyroid hormones. The main antithyroid drugs are carbimazole (in the UK), methimazole (in the
Antithyroid_agent
Ionic compound (KI)
treating hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and for protecting the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are used. It is also used
Potassium_iodide
Malignant thyroid neoplasm originating from C-cells
Medullary thyroid cancer is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin
Medullary_thyroid_cancer
Blood vessel
superior thyroid artery arises from the external carotid artery just below the level of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone and ends in the thyroid gland
Superior_thyroid_artery
Medical condition
Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common
Hypothyroidism_in_dogs
Thyroid hormone
produced by the thyroid gland. It is the primary form of thyroid hormone found in the blood and acts as a prohormone of the more active thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine
Thyroxine
Ligament of the thyroid and trachea
the thyroid gland, or Berry's ligament, is a suspensory ligament that passes from the thyroid gland to the trachea. Both the trachea and the thyroid are
Suspensory ligament of thyroid gland
Suspensory_ligament_of_thyroid_gland
Thyroid hormone medication
known as L-thyroxine, is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). It is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism), including
Levothyroxine
Medical condition
Graves' ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease (TED), is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the orbit and periorbital tissues, characterized
Graves'_ophthalmopathy
Malignant tumor made of hormone-producing cells in the thyroid gland
well-differentiated follicular thyroid cancer. Thyroid follicular cells are the thyroid cells responsible for the production and secretion of thyroid hormones. Approximately
Follicular_thyroid_cancer
Nuclear protein
The thyroid hormone receptor (TR) is a type of nuclear receptor that is activated by binding thyroid hormone. TRs act as transcription factors, ultimately
Thyroid_hormone_receptor
Isotope of iodine
isotope are sometimes less dangerous than low doses, since they tend to kill thyroid tissues that would otherwise become cancerous as a result of the radiation
Iodine-131
Thyroid disease in women is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid in women. This condition can have a profound effect during pregnancy and on
Thyroid_disease_in_women
Neck swelling due to enlarged thyroid gland
swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over
Goitre
Topics referred to by the same term
Thyroid artery can refer to: the Inferior thyroid artery the Superior thyroid artery the Thyroid ima artery This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Thyroid_artery
Thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth. If untreated soon after birth, severe congenital hypothyroidism can lead
Congenital_hypothyroidism
Thyroid gland prepared for medical use
Desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), is thyroid gland that has been dried and powdered for medical use. It is used to treat hypothyroidism, but less preferred
Desiccated_thyroid_extract
Feature of the neck
Adam's apple is the protrusion in the neck formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx, typically visible in men and less so
Adam's_apple
Malformation or misplacement of the thyroid
Thyroid dysgenesis is a cause of congenital hypothyroidism where the thyroid is missing (thyroid agenesis), ectopic, or severely underdeveloped. It should
Thyroid_dysgenesis
Assessment of Chernobyl's impact on Earth since 1986
years old worldwide are affected by thyroid cancer. Research has shown after the Chernobyl disaster the level of thyroid cancer, particularly in children
Effects of the Chernobyl disaster
Effects_of_the_Chernobyl_disaster
Antibodies targeted against the thyroid
against one or more components on the thyroid. The most clinically relevant anti-thyroid autoantibodies are anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO antibodies
Antithyroid_autoantibodies
Medical intervention
thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the adrenal glands, glands of the endocrine pancreas, and some neuroendocrine glands. Surgery of the thyroid gland
Endocrine_surgery
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is a professional organization of over 1,700 medical specialists devoted to thyroid biology and to the prevention
American_Thyroid_Association
Medical condition
Thyroid hormone resistance (also resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH), and sometimes Refetoff syndrome) describes a rare syndrome in which the thyroid
Thyroid_hormone_resistance
Topics referred to by the same term
Superior thyroid may refer to: Superior thyroid artery Superior thyroid vein This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Superior
Superior_thyroid
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Thyroid hormone receptor beta (TR-beta) also known as nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group A, member 2 (NR1A2), is a nuclear receptor protein that in humans
Thyroid_hormone_receptor_beta
Zuckerkandl's tubercle is a pyramidal extension of the thyroid gland, present at the most posterior side of each lobe. Emil Zuckerkandl described it in
Zuckerkandl's tubercle (thyroid gland)
Zuckerkandl's_tubercle_(thyroid_gland)
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
(NKX2-1), also known as thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1), is a protein which in humans is encoded by the NKX2-1 gene. Thyroid transcription factor-1
NK2_homeobox_1
Topics referred to by the same term
Inferior thyroid may refer to: Inferior thyroid veins Inferior thyroid artery This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Inferior
Inferior_thyroid
Potential health issue in pregnancy
Thyroid disease in pregnancy can affect the health of the mother as well as the child before and after delivery. Thyroid disorders are prevalent in women
Thyroid_disease_in_pregnancy
Medical condition
Pheochromocytoma (codons 630 and 634) and amyloid producing medullary thyroid carcinoma, PTC syndrome, or Sipple syndrome) is a group of medical disorders
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
Multiple_endocrine_neoplasia_type_2
Small size of an organism, caused by growth deficiency or genetic mutations
of dwarfism that can be treated through hormonal therapy. Injections of thyroid hormone can mitigate the effects of the condition, but lack of proportion
Dwarfism
Blood vessels
superior thyroid veins. While the superior and middle thyroid veins serve as direct tributaries to the internal jugular vein, the inferior thyroid veins
Inferior_thyroid_veins
Part of the neuroendocrine system
The hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis (HPT axis for short, a.k.a. thyroid homeostasis or thyrotropic feedback control) is part of the neuroendocrine
Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis
Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid_axis
Chemical compound
Triiodothyronine, also known as T3, is a thyroid hormone. It affects almost every physiological process in the body, including growth and development
Triiodothyronine
Cell in the thyroid gland associated with cancer
A Hürthle cell is a transformed (metaplasia) thyroid follicular cell with "enlarged mitochondria and enlarged round nuclei with prominent nucleoli", resulting
Hürthle_cell
Endocrinological condition
but the thyroid gland does not appear to be dysfunctional. This condition may result from allostatic responses of hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid feedback
Euthyroid_sick_syndrome
Artery of the head and neck
The thyroid ima artery (thyroidea ima artery, arteria thyroidea ima, thyroid artery of Neubauer or the lowest thyroid artery) is an artery of the head
Thyroid_ima_artery
American actress and model (born 1969)
been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, however, the prognosis is very good." She filed for bankruptcy due to medical expenses from thyroid cancer treatment
Angie_Everhart
American scientist
of thyroid cancer, most recently winning a two-year battle in which the World Health Organization agreed in 2017 to reclassify non-invasive thyroid tumors
Yuri_Nikiforov_(scientist)
Academic journal
Thyroid is a medical journal in the field of endocrinology, covering research on diseases of the thyroid. It is the official journal of the American Thyroid
Thyroid_(journal)
Species of salamander
animals with functioning thyroid glands, iodine in the form of iodide is selectively gathered into the colloid of the thyroid. Inside the colloid, iodide
Axolotl
Protein produced and used by the thyroid
glycoprotein produced by the follicular cells of the thyroid and used entirely within the thyroid gland. Tg is secreted and accumulated at hundreds of
Thyroglobulin
Disorders of the endocrine system
forms of hyperthyroidism are associated with an excess of thyroid hormone and a low level of thyroid stimulating hormone. Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes
Endocrine_disease
Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones to blood
include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus
Endocrine_gland
Medication used for hyperthyroidism
prevents thyroid peroxidase enzyme from iodinating and coupling the tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, hence reducing the production of the thyroid hormones
Carbimazole
American surgeon
the American Thyroid Association from 2022 to 2023 and chairs the committee responsible for developing its next differentiated thyroid cancer guidelines
Julie_Ann_Sosa
2011 nuclear accident in Japan
consequence of the accident. Large‑scale screening programs, including thyroid examinations for children and ongoing epidemiological surveys, have reported
Fukushima_nuclear_accident
Table salt preparation with iodide salts added
of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Deficiency also causes thyroid gland problems, including endemic goitre. In many countries, iodine deficiency
Iodised_salt
Blood vessel
The middle thyroid vein (Latin: vena thyreoidea media) collects the blood from the lower portion of the thyroid gland. It receives tributaries that drain
Middle_thyroid_vein
Surgical procedure involving partial or complete removal of the thyroid
part of the thyroid gland. In general surgery, endocrine or head and neck surgeons often perform a thyroidectomy when a patient has thyroid cancer or some
Thyroidectomy
Antiarrhythmic medication
interstitial pneumonitis, liver problems, heart arrhythmias, vision problems, thyroid problems, and death. If taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding it can
Amiodarone
Endocrine gland
Humans usually have four parathyroid glands, located on the back of the thyroid gland in variable locations. The parathyroid gland produces and secretes
Parathyroid_gland
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Thyroid hormone receptor alpha (TR-alpha) also known as nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group A, member 1 (NR1A1), is a nuclear receptor protein that in
Thyroid hormone receptor alpha
Thyroid_hormone_receptor_alpha
Medical condition
A cold nodule is a thyroid nodule that does not produce thyroid hormone. On a radioactive iodine uptake test a cold nodule takes up less radioactive material
Cold_nodule
Medical diagnostic method
Thyroid's secretory capacity (GT, also referred to as thyroid's incretory capacity, maximum thyroid hormone output, T4 output or, if calculated from serum
Thyroid's_secretory_capacity
unknowable. From model-based epidemiological studies, the incidence of thyroid cancer cases due to the accident by 2065 compared with other cancer-inducing
Deaths due to the Chernobyl disaster
Deaths_due_to_the_Chernobyl_disaster
Thyroid function test
Thyroid hormone binding ratio (THBR) is a thyroid function test that measures the "uptake" of T3 or T4 tracer by thyroid-binding globulin (TBG) in a given
Thyroid_hormone_binding_ratio
Surgical procedure
misnomer as the trachea is not involved) is a surgical procedure in which the thyroid cartilage is reduced in size by shaving down the cartilage through an incision
Chondrolaryngoplasty
Medical intervention
the newborn). Thyroid cysts: High frequency thyroid ultrasound (HFUS) can be used to treat several gland conditions. The recurrent thyroid cyst that was
Medical_ultrasound
process that takes place in the thyroid gland. It is the incorporation of iodine into thyroglobulin for the production of thyroid hormone, a step done after
Organification
Medication used to treat hyperthyroidism
family of medications. It works by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland and blocking the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to
Propylthiouracil
Medical diagnostic method
deiodination capacity, total deiodinase activity or, if calculated from levels of thyroid hormones, as SPINA-GD) is the maximum amount of triiodothyronine produced
Sum activity of peripheral deiodinases
Sum_activity_of_peripheral_deiodinases
Effect of iodine on the thyroid
The Wolff–Chaikoff effect is a presumed reduction in thyroid hormone levels caused by ingestion of a large amount of iodine. It was discovered by Drs
Wolff–Chaikoff_effect
of iodine by the thyroid, radioiodine is extensively used in imaging of and, in the case of 131I, destroying dysfunctional thyroid tissues. Other types
Isotopes_of_iodine
Medical condition
Thyroid dyshormonogenesis is a rare condition due to genetic defects in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. It is due to either deficiency of thyroid enzymes
Thyroid_dyshormonogenesis
Endocrine gland of the brain
growth, blood pressure, energy management, all functions of the sex organs, thyroid gland, metabolism, as well as some aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding
Pituitary_gland
Substances that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones
production of thyroid hormones. This triggers the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which then promotes the growth of thyroid tissue,
Goitrogen
The thyroid pouch or thyroid diverticulum is the embryological structure of the second pharyngeal arch from which thyroid follicular cells derive. It
Thyroid_diverticulum
Blood vessel
The superior thyroid vein is the vena comitans of the superior thyroid artery. It is formed by the union of deep and superficial tributaries that correspond
Superior_thyroid_vein
called thyroid blockers when used in radiation protection. If a person consumes a dose of one of these chemical compounds, his or her thyroid may saturate
Thyroid_blocker
Class of hormones
are both unrelated. An example of this is thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulating the thyroid; excess thyroid-stimulating hormone can create a goitre.
Trophic_hormone
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Australian, Celtic, Gaelic, Irish
White Shoulder; Fair; Exceptionally Lovely
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Australian, Basque, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin
Dawning; From the Mountain
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Hindu, Indian
Fish
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Boy/Male
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Lord Shiva
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British, English
With his Parents
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Chinese
administering the country.
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Accomplished One
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a.
Of or pertaining to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx and the hyoid arch.
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Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal.
n.
The operation of cutting into the thyroid cartilage.
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Thyroid.
n.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is most common in mountainous regions, especially in certain parts of Switzerland.
a.
Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.
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Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage.
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Of or pertaining to both the thyroid and arytenoid cartilages of the larynx.
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Shaped like an oblong shield; shield-shaped; as, the thyroid cartilage.