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Lingual Thyroid MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Lingual Thyroid
Tree Number(s)
C16.131.894.500
C19.874.689.500
Unique ID
D046151
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D046151
Scope Note
A condition characterized by the presence of rudimentary THYROID tissue at the base of the TONGUE. It is due to failed embryonic development and migration of thyroid tissue to its normal location. The lingual thyroid usually cannot maintain adequate hormone production thereby resulting in HYPOTHYROIDISM.
NLM Classification #
WK 201
Previous Indexing
Thyroid Gland (1965-2004)
Tongue (1965-2004)
Public MeSH Note
2005
History Note
2005
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/07
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Lingual Thyroid Preferred
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