The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

A) thyrotoxicosis.
B) thyroxine.
C) thyroiditis.
D) thyroidectomy.


D
Explanation: A) Thyrotoxicosis is a pathological condition caused by acute hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.
B) Thyroxine is one of the hormones produced by the thyroid.
C) Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid.
D) Correct.

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