anatomy

Thyroid

甲状腺 (kōjōsen)

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. Thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease), and thyroid nodules are common in Japan, particularly among women. Blood tests for thyroid function are included in many comprehensive health checkups.

Thyroid conditions are managed in internal medicine or endocrinology (内分泌科, naibunpitsu-ka) departments.

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Thyroid
Japanese (日本語)	甲状腺
Chinese (中文)	甲状腺
Korean (한국어)	갑상선
Portuguese	Tireoide
Spanish	Tiroides
Filipino	Teroydeo
Thai	ต่อมไทรอยด์
Vietnamese	Tuyến giáp
Romanization	kōjōsen

Related terms

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• Blood Test 血液検査
• Ultrasound 超音波検査

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