
Graves Disease
The thyroid is an important endocrine gland found in the front
of the neck. It produces substances (hormones) that
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The thyroid is an important endocrine gland found in the front
of the neck. It produces substances (hormones) that

Hyperthyroidism is an illness caused by a thyroid gland that’s
too active. The thyroid gland is located in the

Hypothyroidism is a disorder of the thyroid gland, which is an
endocrine gland in your neck located just below

A parathyroidectomy is surgery to remove one or more
parathyroid glands. These glands produce a hormone
( parathyroid

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The thyroid gland lies in the neck. It is part of the endocrine
system and produces a substance (thyroid

The thyroid gland in the neck makes hormones that control
metabolism. Cells in the thyroid gland are called follicular

Thyroidectomy is the removal of part or all of your thyroid
gland. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland

The thyroid is a small gland in the middle of the neck and is
important for controlling metabolism. Thyroiditis