THYROID


Meaning of THYROID in English

Gland located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam’s 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.

English dictionary of medicine.      Английский словарь медицины.