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The use of such medication is not illegal under the World Anti-Doping Code, but many in the sport believe using drugs such as thyroxin is unethical because it could damage an athlete’s health.

From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2019

It is not until a few days later that the tail is reabsorbed, due to the higher thyroxin concentrations required for tail resorption.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Metamorphosis in amphibians is regulated by thyroxin concentration in the blood, which stimulates metamorphosis, and prolactin, which counteracts its effect.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Dr. Furnas: "Less than 1/2000 of an ounce of thyroxin is all that stands between Einstein and imbecility."

From Time Magazine Archive

Explained why it had to be stimulated with placentin and thyroxin.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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