thyroid gland: located near the base of the neck
gland: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
hare krishna: a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy