Terme de Glossaire

Thyroid gland

Endocrine gland situated at the front of the neck, at its base. It is responsible for the secretion of thyroid hormones. The disorders which most frequently affect this gland are hypothyroidism (insufficient hormone production) and hyperthyroidism (surplus hormone production). In the first case there is a reduction of body temperature and a slowing down of functions, which is expressed through muscular weakness, fatigue, a sensitiveness to cold, a slowing of heart rhythm, putting on weight, etc. In the second case there is an acceleration of the body’s functions and thus rapid heart beats, shaking, weight loss, anxiety, sweating, etc.

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