thyroid gland
US /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
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ghiandola tiroidea, tiroide
a large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.
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The doctor checked her thyroid gland during the examination.
Il medico ha controllato la sua ghiandola tiroidea durante l'esame.
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Problems with the thyroid gland can affect energy levels.
I problemi alla ghiandola tiroidea possono influenzare i livelli di energia.