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Definition of Thyroid Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A preparation of the thyroid gland used to treat hypothyroidism. 3. Shaped like a shield. The thyroid gland was so-named by Thomas Wharton in 1656 because it was shaped like an ancient Greek shield.

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