thyroidectomy
noun
thy·roid·ec·to·my
ˌthī-ˌrȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē 
ˌthī-rə-
plural thyroidectomies
: surgical removal of thyroid gland tissue
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Those that do not go into remission or those that cannot take medication can be treated with radioactive iodine ablation or surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland, called a thyroidectomy, says Ogilvie.
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2024
These may include antibiotics to treat underlying infections, hydration, IV fluids, and oxygen therapy to relieve symptoms, or a thyroidectomy to remove the thyroid gland.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 4 July 2024
Although there are risks and side effects of a thyroidectomy, the surgical procedure has good outcomes.
—Christine Coppa, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
In some cases, problems with the thyroid can require a thyroidectomy.
—Christine Coppa, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
Since her thyroidectomy, Burke has been cancer-free.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 8 July 2023
For example, thyroidectomy, one of the most common surgeries, involves removing the thyroid.
—Christine Coppa, Health, 15 Mar. 2023
The American Cancer Society also notes that radioactive iodine treatment is sometimes used after thyroidectomy for early stage cancers, but the cure rate with surgery alone is excellent.
—Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022
People who have had a thyroidectomy will need to take daily thyroid hormone pills, according the American Cancer Society's website.
—Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2024
These may include antibiotics to treat underlying infections, hydration, IV fluids, and oxygen therapy to relieve symptoms, or a thyroidectomy to remove the thyroid gland.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 4 July 2024
Although there are risks and side effects of a thyroidectomy, the surgical procedure has good outcomes.
—Christine Coppa, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
In some cases, problems with the thyroid can require a thyroidectomy.
—Christine Coppa, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
Since her thyroidectomy, Burke has been cancer-free.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 8 July 2023
For example, thyroidectomy, one of the most common surgeries, involves removing the thyroid.
—Christine Coppa, Health, 15 Mar. 2023
The American Cancer Society also notes that radioactive iodine treatment is sometimes used after thyroidectomy for early stage cancers, but the cure rate with surgery alone is excellent.
—Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022
People who have had a thyroidectomy will need to take daily thyroid hormone pills, according the American Cancer Society's website.
—Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022
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thyroidectomy
noun
thy·roid·ec·to·my
ˌthī-ˌrȯid-ˈek-tə-mē, -rəd-
plural thyroidectomies
: surgical excision of thyroid gland tissue
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