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thyroid gland  

Definition

  • The thyroid gland is an organ in the neck that regulates many features of metabolism. There are several steps in regulation of the thyroid gland, and disruption of these controls can lead to thyroid disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Thyroid Gland]

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