Accessory thyroid tissue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000107",
  "term": "Accessory thyroid tissue",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Thyroid tissue located outside the normal anatomical position of the thyroid gland. This ectopic tissue results from incomplete descent of the thyroid anlage during embryonic development. It can be found anywhere along the thyroglossal duct path, from the base of the tongue to the mediastinum.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ectopia",
    "thyroglossal duct"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 813 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/accessory-thyroid-tissue/"
}