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Thyroid gland

Also called Thyroid

AnatomyEndocrinologySurgeryImportant

Butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck producing T3 and T4 hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, growth, and body temperature.

Korean

갑상선

목에 위치하는 나비 모양의 내분비샘; 대사를 조절하는 갑상선 호르몬(T3·T4)과 칼슘 대사에 관여하는 칼시토닌을 분비함.

French

Glande thyroïde(Thyroïde)

Glande endocrine en forme de papillon dans le cou produisant les hormones T3 et T4 qui régulent le métabolisme, l'énergie, la croissance et la température corporelle.

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  • thyroid/oRootThyroid gland

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