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Preferred term

Thyroid (USP)  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Desiccated Thyroid Extract
  • Desiccated Thyroid Gland
  • Dried Thyroid
  • Dried Thyroid Extract
  • Extract, Dried Thyroid
  • Thyroid, Dried
  • Thyroideum Siccatum
  • Thyroid Extract, Desiccated
  • Thyroid Extract, Dried
  • Thyroid Gland, Desiccated

Note

  • note category: do not confuse with THYROID GLAND

Scope note

  • A dehydrated extract of thyroid glands from domesticated animals. After the removal of fat and connective tissue, the extract is dried or lyophilized to yield a yellowish to buff-colored amorphous powder containing 0.17-0.23% of iodine.

History note

  • 2011 (1975)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013962

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