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thyroxine

DEFINITIONS OF: thyroxine

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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”
Synonyms:
T, tetraiodothyronine, thyroxin
Type of:
thyroid hormone
any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
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