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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