VDict - Definition of thyroxine

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thyroxine

Noun

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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thorazine thyroxin thyroxine tyrosine
Words contain "thyroxine" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
liothyronine triiodothyronine thyroxine t thyroprotein thyronine thyroxin tetraiodothyronine de-iodinate de-ionate more...