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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Lipid-derived hormones that are not steroids, for example, vitamin D and thyroxin, bind to receptors located in the nucleus of the target cell.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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
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
