Meaning Of The Word Thyroid gland

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thyroid gland in American English
noun: a two-lobed endocrine gland, located at the base of the neck that secretes two hormones that regulate the rates of metabolism, growth, and development

thyroid gland in British English
noun: an endocrine gland of vertebrates, consisting in humans of two lobes near the base of the neck. It secretes hormones that control metabolism and body growth

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