thyroxine

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Definitions

noun

A hormone (an iodine derivative of tyrosine), produced by the thyroid gland, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.

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Synonyms

tetraiodothyronine thyroid hormone thyroxin thyroglobin thyrotropin thyroperoxidase thyroglobulin thyrotrophin thyroliberin thyrodoxin thyroid-stimulating hormone thyrotropin-releasing hormone thyrostimulin tropic hormone thyrocalcitonin deiodinase deiodase

Associated

tsh hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism thyroid myopathy iodine hormone gland pituitary iodide metamorphosis hormones

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