Thyroid (USP)
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D013962
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D06.472.931.669
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| Concept/Terms |
Thyroid (USP)- Thyroid (USP)
- Dried Thyroid
- Thyroid, Dried
- Dried Thyroid Extract
- Extract, Dried Thyroid
- Thyroid Extract, Dried
- Thyroid Gland, Desiccated
- Desiccated Thyroid Gland
- Thyroideum Siccatum
- Desiccated Thyroid Extract
- Thyroid Extract, Desiccated
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