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Definition:
Thick connective tissue that separates the atria and the ventricles. It is also referred to as fibrous skeleton of the heart. Despite its name, it is important to note that there is no bone in this tissue.



Definition:
Mental retardation, dwarfism, and abnormal bone formation caused by thyroid hormone deficiency during fetal development.



Abbreviation:
Tg

Definition:
The major glycoprotein found within the colloid of thyroid follicles. The thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are synthesized on the backbone of thyroglobulin.









Posted: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Last updated: Friday, August 28, 2015