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URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000353.htm. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This condition is often called underactive thyroid. The thyroid gland is an important organ of the endocrine system. It is located at the front of the neck, just above where your collarbones meet. The thyroid makes hormones that control the way every cell in the body uses energy. This process is called metabolism.
Overview. The thyroid gland, located just below the voice box in the front of the neck, is a 2-inch gland with two lobes. The body's metabolism and calcium balance are primarily regulated by the thyroid gland. The T4 and T3 hormones that are secreted by the thyroid stimulate body tissue to produce protein. They also increase the amount of oxygen used by the cells. The calcitonin hormone released in the thyroid regulates calcium levels. The two primary diseases that compromise thyroid function are hypothyroidism, which is an under active thyroid, and hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid.