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Thyroid scan
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Thyroid scanUses a radioactive substance to create an image of the thyroid as it is functioning.
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Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
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Thyrel trh
Thyrel trh is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): protirelin.
Thyro-block
Thyro-block is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): potassium iodide.
Thyro-tabs
Thyro-tabs is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): levothyroxine sodium.
Thyrogen
Thyrogen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): thyrotropin alfa.
Thyroglobulin
Thyroglobulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): thyroglobulin.
Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, that controls the production and release of the thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Measurement of the TSH level in the bloodstream is commonly done as a screening tool for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and as an assessment of the adequacy of therapy in people who are taking thyroid hormone pills as therapy. Typically, high values of TSH are associated with hypothyroidism, and absence of TSH is associated with hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
The hormone released from the hypothalamus. It instructs the pituitary to release TSH.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The hormone released from the pituitary that causes the thyroid gland to produce T4 hormone. TSH uses the second messenger cyclic AMP to initiate the synthesis of T4.
Thyrolar-0.25
Thyrolar-0.25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-0.5
Thyrolar-0.5 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-1
Thyrolar-1 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-2
Thyrolar-2 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-3
Thyrolar-3 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-5
Thyrolar-5 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrosafe
Thyrosafe is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): potassium iodide.
Thyroshield
Thyroshield is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): potassium iodide.
Thyroxin (T4)
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism.
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Tibia
The segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus.
Tarsus
Upper ankle region, or parts corresponding to it.
Trophoblast
A granular protoplasmic body; a plastid, formed from , eventually surrounds the entire embryo; insert themselves between uterine epithelial cells, then spread along the epithelial surface of the basal lamina that underlies the endometrial epithelium to form a trophoplate.
Telophase
The final stage of mitosis in which the chromosomes migrate to opposite poles, a new nuclear envelope forms, and the chromosomes uncoil. The last phase of nuclear division in eukaryotes when the segregated chromosomes uncoil and begin to reform nuclei. This is immediately followed (in most cases) by cytokinesis.
Testis
(plural testes). A male's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside his body. The testes produce testosterone and sperm.
Thyroid scan
Thyroxin (T4)
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism.
Triiodothyronine (T3)
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine, but is generally more potent and the onset of its effect is more rapid.
Type 1 Diabetes
A condition in which the body's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin allows glucose to enter the cells of the body to provide energy. Persons with type 1 diabetes must take daily insulin injections.
Tetracycline
Tetracycline is an antibiotic produced by the streptomyces bacterium, indicated for use against many bacterial infections.
Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim is a bacteriostatic antibiotic mainly used in the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections (cystitis). It belongs to the class of chemotherapeutic agents known as dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Thyrel trh
Thyrel trh is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): protirelin.
Thyro-block
Thyro-block is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): potassium iodide.
Thyro-tabs
Thyro-tabs is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): levothyroxine sodium.
Thyrogen
Thyrogen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): thyrotropin alfa.
Thyroglobulin
Thyroglobulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): thyroglobulin.
Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, that controls the production and release of the thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Measurement of the TSH level in the bloodstream is commonly done as a screening tool for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and as an assessment of the adequacy of therapy in people who are taking thyroid hormone pills as therapy. Typically, high values of TSH are associated with hypothyroidism, and absence of TSH is associated with hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
The hormone released from the hypothalamus. It instructs the pituitary to release TSH.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The hormone released from the pituitary that causes the thyroid gland to produce T4 hormone. TSH uses the second messenger cyclic AMP to initiate the synthesis of T4.
Thyrolar-0.25
Thyrolar-0.25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-0.5
Thyrolar-0.5 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-1
Thyrolar-1 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-2
Thyrolar-2 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-3
Thyrolar-3 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrolar-5
Thyrolar-5 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liotrix t4;t3.
Thyrosafe
Thyrosafe is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): potassium iodide.
Thyroshield
Thyroshield is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): potassium iodide.
Thyroxin (T4)
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Tibia
The segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus.
Tarsus
Upper ankle region, or parts corresponding to it.
Trophoblast
A granular protoplasmic body; a plastid, formed from , eventually surrounds the entire embryo; insert themselves between uterine epithelial cells, then spread along the epithelial surface of the basal lamina that underlies the endometrial epithelium to form a trophoplate.
Telophase
The final stage of mitosis in which the chromosomes migrate to opposite poles, a new nuclear envelope forms, and the chromosomes uncoil. The last phase of nuclear division in eukaryotes when the segregated chromosomes uncoil and begin to reform nuclei. This is immediately followed (in most cases) by cytokinesis.
Testis
(plural testes). A male's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside his body. The testes produce testosterone and sperm.
Thyroid scan
Thyroxin (T4)
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism.
Triiodothyronine (T3)
A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine, but is generally more potent and the onset of its effect is more rapid.
Type 1 Diabetes
A condition in which the body's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin allows glucose to enter the cells of the body to provide energy. Persons with type 1 diabetes must take daily insulin injections.
Tetracycline
Tetracycline is an antibiotic produced by the streptomyces bacterium, indicated for use against many bacterial infections.
Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim is a bacteriostatic antibiotic mainly used in the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections (cystitis). It belongs to the class of chemotherapeutic agents known as dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors.
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