kilpnääres
Kilpnääres is the Estonian word for the thyroid gland. The thyroid is an endocrine gland in the neck, below the larynx. It is part of the body's hormone system. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism. These hormones include thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The thyroid also produces calcitonin, which plays a role in calcium regulation.
The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly, with two lobes connected by a strip of tissue
Disorders of the thyroid gland are common. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones,