Gland located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adams apple, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). The thyroid has the shape of a butterfly, since it is formed by two wings (lobes) which are attached by a middle part. Thyroid hormones are essential for the function of every cell in the body. They help regulate growth and the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body.
THYROID
Meaning of THYROID in English
English dictionary of medicine. Английский словарь медицины. 2012