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    GlossaryThyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery)

    surgical removal of the thyroid gland

    A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism. This surgery is often performed to treat conditions such as thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, or large goiters that cause symptoms.

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