| Term Name: | thyroid gland |
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| Synonyms: | glandula thyroidea, thyroid |
| Definition: | A two-lobed endocrine gland found in all vertebrates, located in front of and on either side of the trachea in humans, and producing various hormones, such as triiodothyronine and calcitonin[BTO]. |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002046] |