Thyroid (USP)

Synonyms

Desiccated Thyroid Extract

Desiccated Thyroid Gland

Dried Thyroid

Dried Thyroid Extract

Extract, Dried Thyroid

Thyroid Extract, Desiccated

Thyroid Extract, Dried

Thyroid Gland, Desiccated

Thyroid, Dried

Thyroideum Siccatum

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.