Meaning of THYROXINE

Pronunciation:			thI'râkseen
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells; "thyroxine is 65% iodine"
	Synonyms:		T, tetraiodothyronine, thyroxin
	See Also:		thyroid hormone
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism.