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  • Thymus

    (THY-mus)

    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.

  • Thyroid

    (THY-royd)

    A gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism. Also called thyroid gland.

  • Thyroid Gland

    (THY-royd...)

    A gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The thyroid gland helps regulate growth and metabolism. Also called thyroid.

  • Thyroid cancer

    (THY-royd KAN-ser)

    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, and weight). Four main types of thyroid cancer are papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic thyroid cancer. The four types are based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope.

  • Thyroid hormone

    (THY-royd HOR-mone)

    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 laboratory.

  • Thyroid stimulating hormone

    (THY-royd STIM-yoo-LAY-ting HOR-mone)

    A hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the release of thyroid hormone from thyroglobulin. It also stimulates the growth of thyroid follicular cells. An abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone level may mean that the thyroid hormonal regulation system is out of control, usually as a result of a benign condition (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism).

  • Thyroxine

    (thy-ROK-seen)

    A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. Thyroxine increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. Thyroxine can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine, T4, and thyroxin.

  • Tinnitus

    (tih-NY-tus)

    Ringing in your ears.

  • Tissue

    A group or layer of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

  • Tonsils

    (TON-sil)

    Two small masses of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat.