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Can you guys tell me how big is the thyroid gland in grams and cm?
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Estimate: The normal thyroid weighs about 20-30 grams. It is about 4cm x3cm, and 1-3cm thick. This is highly variable from one person to another.
Answered 4/13/2013
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