thyroxine
noun
the thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body.
thyroxin
-
a variation of
thyroxine.
Example Sentences
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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
This energetic secretion of thyroxin would appear to be an essential preliminary to conception.
From Time Magazine Archive
Explained why it had to be stimulated with placentin and thyroxin.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
