thyroid cancer
US /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˈkæn.sər/
UK /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˈkæn.sər/
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a type of cancer that originates in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism
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Early detection of thyroid cancer significantly improves treatment outcomes.
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She underwent surgery for thyroid cancer last month.