The Thyroid Gland Word Search
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Words to find: THYROID, GLAND, HORMONE, THYROXINE, CALCITONIN, ENDOCRINE, METABOLISM, GOITER, NODULE, CYST, BIOPSY, ULTRASOUND.
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The Thyroid Gland word list, defined
- THYROID /θaɪˈroɪd/ · noun
- A gland located in the neck that secretes hormones regulating metabolism and growth. It is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland. Related: gland, endocrine gland, metabolic gland, thyreoid.
- GLAND /ɡlænd/ · noun
- A gland is a group of cells in an animal's body that produce a specific substance, such as hormones or enzymes. Glands can be found in various parts of the body, including the endocrine system, skin, and digestive tract. Related: organ, endocrine gland, exocrine gland, duct.
- HORMONE /ˈhɔːr.moʊn/ · noun
- A chemical substance produced by glands in the body and influencing the behavior of other parts of the body. Related: chemical, substance, compound, molecule.
- THYROXINE /θaɪˈrɒksiːn/ · noun
- Thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and development. It is also known as T4. Related: T4, levothyroxine, tetraiodothyronine, thyroid hormone.
- CALCITONIN /ˌkælsɪˈtoʊnɪn/ · noun
- A peptide hormone produced by the parafollicular (C) cells of the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium excretion by the kidneys. Related: thyrocalcitonin.
- ENDOCRINE /ˈɛndəʊkrɪn/ (UK), /ˈɛndəkrɪn/ (US) · adjective
- Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, rather than through ducts; of or relating to the system of such glands and the hormones they produce. Related: hormonal, ductless.
- METABOLISM /mɛtəˈbɒlɪzəm/ · noun
- The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. These processes convert food into energy and the raw materials needed for growth and repair. Related: catabolism, metabolic process, physiology, biochemistry.
- GOITER /ˈɡɔɪtər/ · noun
- A swelling or enlargement of the thyroid gland, often caused by a lack of iodine in the diet. Related: thyroid enlargement, thyroid swelling, iodine deficiency.
- NODULE /ˈnoʊdəl/ · noun
- A small rounded mass or lump, especially one that is hard and solid. A small rounded mass of tissue, such as a lymph node. Related: knot, lump, bump, growth.
- CYST /sɪst/ · noun
- A cyst is an abnormal, membrane-enclosed sac in the body, typically filled with fluid, semi-solid material, or gas. Cysts can form in nearly any tissue and may be harmless or require medical treatment depending on their size, location, and cause. Related: sac, vesicle, bleb.
- BIOPSY /ˈbaɪɒpsi/ (British); /ˈbaɪɑːpsi/ (US) · noun
- A medical procedure in which a small sample of living tissue is removed from the body for examination under a microscope, typically to diagnose disease such as cancer. Related: tissue sample, sampling, aspiration.
- ULTRASOUND /ˌʌlstreɪnˈsoʊ/ · noun
- A high-frequency sound wave with a frequency higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing, used in medical imaging to produce images of structures within the body. Related: sonar, echolocation, ultrasonic, high-frequency sound.
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