thyroxine
[ thahy-rok-seen, -sin ]
/ θaɪˈrɒk sin, -sɪn /
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noun
Biochemistry. the thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body.
Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the thyroid glands of animals or synthesized, used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Symbol: T4
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Also thy·rox·in [thahy-rok-sin]. /θaɪˈrɒk sɪn/.
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British Dictionary definitions for thyroxine
thyroxine
thyroxin (θaɪˈrɒksɪn)
/ (θaɪˈrɒksiːn, -sɪn) /
noun
the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland: it increases the metabolic rate of tissues and also controls growth, as in amphibian metamorphosis. It can be synthesized or extracted from the thyroid glands of animals and used to treat hypothyroidism. Chemical name: tetra-iodothyronine; formula: C 15 H 11 I 4 NO 4
Word Origin for thyroxine
C19: from thyro- + oxy- ² + -ine ²
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Medical definitions for thyroxine
thyroxine
[ thī-rŏk′sēn′, -sĭn ]
n.
An iodine-containing hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland, increases the rate of cell metabolism, regulates growth, and is made synthetically for treatment of thyroid disorders.
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Scientific definitions for thyroxine
thyroxine
[ thī-rŏk′sēn′, -sĭn ]
An iodine-containing hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases the rate of cell metabolism and regulates growth. Thyroxine can also be made synthetically for treatment of hypothyroidism.
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