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DESICCATED THYROID GLAND

\dˈɛsɪkˌe͡ɪtɪd θˈa͡ɪɹɔ͡ɪd ɡlˈand], \dˈɛsɪkˌe‍ɪtɪd θˈa‍ɪɹɔ‍ɪd ɡlˈand], \d_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_k_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_d θ_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ɔɪ_d ɡ_l_ˈa_n_d]\

Definitions of DESICCATED THYROID GLAND

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A powder preparation of dried thyroid glands after the removal of fat and connective tissue. It is a yellowish to buff-colored amorphous powder containing 0.17-0.23% of iodine.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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The t. gland of sheep dried and powdered after the removal of adherent tissue [U. S. Ph.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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