Thyroid

The thyroid is an endocrine gland that produces hormones. These control the rate at which the body burns calories or heartbeat.

The thyroid gland may suffer various diseases:

The thyroid is enlarged
Hyperthyroidism: When the gland produces more thyroid hormone than necessary
Hypothyroidism occurs when not enough hormone
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid nodules: lumps in the gland
Thyroiditis: swelling of the gland

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