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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.
Entry Term(s)
Desiccated Thyroid Extract
Dried Thyroid
Dried Thyroid Extract
Thyroid Extract, Desiccated
Thyroid Gland, Desiccated
Thyroideum Siccatum
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2011; see THYROID EXTRACT, DESICCATED 2009-2010, see THYROID GLAND, DESICATED 1991-2008, see THYROID HORMONES 1975-1990
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.