where is the thyroid gland
The thyroid gland, or simply the thyroid /ËÎ¸aÉªrÉÉªd/ , is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body, and consists of two connected lobes.It is found in the neck, below the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple).yperthyroidism occurs when the gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, the most common cause being Graves' disease âan autoimmune disorder. In contrast, hypothyroidism is a state of insufficient thyroid hormone production. Worldwide, the most common cause is iodine deficiency.