thyroxine
nounUK /θaɪˈrɒk.siːn/ · US /θaɪˈrɒk.sin/
Etymology From thyr- (“thyroid”) + ox- (“oxygen”) + -ine.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A thyroid hormone, with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₁I₄NO₄, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.
- Derived terms
- dextrothyroxine, levothyroxine, transthyretin