Category: T

A knife for cutting the thyroid cartilage. A surgical tool used to make an incision in the thyroid cartilage.  

Downward displacement of the thyroid into the thorax. The shifting of an enlarged thyroid gland into a position where it is partially or entirely hidden within the chest, also known as plunging goiter.  

An obsolete term for thyrotropin releasing hormone.  

Imperfect development of the thyroid gland.  

Inflammation of the thyroid gland.  

A peptide hormone, released by the thymus, with immune modulating and analgesic actions.  

Concerning or caused by removal of the thymus.  

A peptide hormone secreted by the thymus that helps thymocytes to mature and respond to specific antigenic stimuli.  

Bilateral corneal inflammation of unknown cause; it often creates a sensation of dry eyes or of a foreign body in the eye, tearing, and photophobia. The cornea is dotted, pitted, or grooved by inflamed channels. Corticosteroids applied topically are effective treatments.  

To punch or strike with a fist or a mechanical device.