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Thyroid (USP) MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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Thyroid (USP)
Tree Number(s)
D06.472.931.669
Unique ID
D013962
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013962
Annotation
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.
Entry Term(s)
Desiccated Thyroid Extract
Dried Thyroid
Dried Thyroid Extract
Thyroid Extract, Desiccated
Thyroid Gland, Desiccated
Thyroideum Siccatum
Public MeSH Note
2011; see THYROID EXTRACT, DESICCATED 2009-2010, see THYROID GLAND, DESICATED 1991-2008, see THYROID HORMONES 1975-1990
History Note
2011 (1975)
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2010/06/25
Thyroid (USP) Preferred
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