A gland located near the windpipe (trachea) that produces thyroid hormone, which helps regulate growth and metabolism.
The thyroid gland.
An endocrine gland in the neck, which is activated by the pituitary gland and secretes a hormone which regulates the body’s metabolism.
A gland located beneath the voice box (larynx) that produces thyroid hormone. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism.
A gland situated in the neck, located above the windpipe, responsible for regulating the pace of metabolic processes through the production of a hormone called thyroxine.
Shield-shaped; pertaining to the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage; referring to the thyroid gland itself.