Which Gland Is Shaped Like a Shield?

That's right; your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland with a name that comes from the Greek word for "shield." The thyroid gland sits at the base of your neck below your Adam's apple and weighs less than an ounce. This small but mighty gland controls your metabolism – the process of converting food into energy.

What is the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland is a small, bean-shaped gland situated at the base of your brain, somewhat behind your nose and between your ears. Despite its small size, the gland influences nearly every part of your body. The hormones it produces help regulate important functions, such as growth, blood pressure and reproduction.

Which word refers to a swelling of subcutaneous and connective tissue with a mucus like substance?

Myxedema describes a specific form of cutaneous and dermal edema secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components.