thyroid primordium
thyroid primordia
The initial thyroid precursor, the thyroid primordium, starts as a simple midline thickening and develops to form the thyroid diverticulum. This structure is initially hollow, although it later solidifies and becomes bilobed. The 2 lobes are located on either side of the midline and are connected via an isthmus.
| Type | Gland |
| Body System | Endocrine |
| Latin Name | thyroid primordia |
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