| Pronunciation: | | thI'râkseen
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells; "thyroxine is 65% iodine" |
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THYROXINE is a 9 letter word that starts with T. |
| | Synonyms: | | T, tetraiodothyronine, thyroxin |
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| | See Also: | | thyroid hormone |
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Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism. |
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