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Definition of Thyroglobulin

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Thyroglobulin: A protein that is found primarily in the thyroid gland. Some thyroglobulin can be found in the blood, and this amount may be measured after thyroid surgery to determine whether thyroid cancer has recurred. Abbreviated Tg.