Thyroid gland removal
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What is Thyroid gland removal?
Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.
- Total thyroidectomy removes the entire gland.
- Subtotal or partial thyroidectomy removes part of the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and plays a major role in regulating the body's metabolism.
Alternative Names:
Total thyroidectomy; Partial thyroidectomy; Thyroidectomy
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