A tumor of the thymus, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system and is located in the chest, behind the breastbone. … [Read more...]
thymus
An organ that is part of the lymphatic system, in which T lymphocytes grow and multiply. The thymus is in the chest behind the breastbone. … [Read more...]
Thyrogen
A form of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that is made in the laboratory. It is used to test for remaining or recurring cancer cells in patients who have been … [Read more...]
thyroglobulin
The form that thyroid hormone takes when stored in the cells of the thyroid. If the thyroid has been removed, thyroglobulin should not show up on a blood test. … [Read more...]
thyroid
A gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism. Also called thyroid … [Read more...]
thyroid cancer
Cancer that forms in the thyroid gland (an organ at the base of the throat that makes hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, … [Read more...]
thyroid follicular cell
A type of cell in the thyroid. Thyroid follicular cells make thyroid hormone. … [Read more...]
thyroid gland
A gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The thyroid gland helps regulate growth and metabolism. Also called … [Read more...]
thyroid hormone
A hormone that affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Thyroid hormone is made by the thyroid gland and can also be made in the … [Read more...]
thyroid hormone treatment
Treatment with thyroid hormone, which is a hormone that affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. … [Read more...]