[endocrine gland normally situated in the lower part of the front of the neck; secretes, stores and releases the iodine dependent thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyroine which play major endocrine roles in regulating metabolic rate; also secretes thyrocalcitonin. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0040132 - Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component
Relation/PAR: Body System, Endocrine/Metabolic
Body Part