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Preferred term

Thyroid (USP)  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A dehydrated extract of thyroid glands from domesticated animals. After the removal of fat and connective tissue, the extract is dried or lyophilized to yield a yellowish to buff-colored amorphous powder containing 0.17-0.23% of iodine.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Desiccated Thyroid Extract
  • Dried Thyroid
  • Dried Thyroid Extract
  • Thyroideum Siccatum
  • Thyroid Extract, Desiccated
  • Thyroid Gland, Desiccated

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