Desiccated thyroid extract
Desiccated Thyroid Extract
Desiccated thyroid extract (pronunciation: deh-SIK-uh-ted THY-roid EX-tract), also known as thyroid USP or natural thyroid, is a medication derived from the dried (desiccated) thyroid glands of animals, typically pigs.
Etymology
The term "desiccated" originates from the Latin desiccare, meaning "to dry up". The term "thyroid" comes from the Greek thyreoeides, meaning "shield-shaped", which describes the appearance of the thyroid gland in humans.
Usage
Desiccated thyroid extract is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. It contains both thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), the two main hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Related Terms
- Thyroid gland: An organ located in the neck that produces thyroid hormones.
- Hypothyroidism: A condition characterized by low levels of thyroid hormones.
- Thyroxine (T4): A hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Triiodothyronine (T3): Another hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Levothyroxine: A synthetic form of thyroxine used to treat hypothyroidism.
See Also
- Thyroid hormone: A general term for hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
- Thyroid function tests: Tests used to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): A hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Desiccated thyroid extract
- Wikipedia's article - Desiccated thyroid extract
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