organ measurement endocrine gland measurement thyroid gland measurement 2014-05-27T17:19:48Z CMO:0002388 EFO:0004865 JSmith The quantification of a morphological or physiological parameter of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is the largest of the endocrine glands, is situated in the neck caudal to the larynx, produces several hormones that are vital in maintaining normal growth and metabolism including thyroxine, triiodothyronine and calcitonin, and serves as a storehouse for iodine. clinical_measurement_ontology thyroid volume