thyroxine
/thahy-rok-seen, -sin/US // θaɪˈrɒk sin, -sɪn //UK // (θaɪˈrɒksiːn, -sɪn) //
甲状腺素,胸腺素,甲状腺癌
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Biochemistry. the thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body.
- : Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the thyroid glands of animals or synthesized, used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Symbol: T4
Examples
This is corroborated by a low thyroxine level of 0.6 micrograms percent, which is hypothyroid for wolves.
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