organ morphological measurement thyroid gland measurement thyroid gland morphological measurement 2014-05-27T17:22:29Z Any measurement of the physical form or structure 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. CMO:0002389 JSmith clinical_measurement_ontology