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.