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  1. thyroxine
    [n] - hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
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  2. Thyroxine
    The hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which controls the rate of metabolism in the body
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  3. Thyroxine
    Thyroxine: Abbreviated T4. A hormone made by the thyroid gland that has four iodine molecules attached to its molecular structure. T4 and other thyroid hormones help regulate growth and control the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body.
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  4. thyroxine
    (= T4; tetra-iodothyronine) See thyroid hormones and Table H3.
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  5. thyroxine
    <drug, endocrinology> Thyroid hormone. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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  6. thyroxine
    thyroxin 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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  7. thyroxine
    (T4) (thi-rok´sin) a thyroid hormone that contains iodine and is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine; its chemical name is tetraiodothyronine. It is formed and stored in the thyroid follicles as thyroglobulin and released from the gland by the action of a proteolytic enzyme. It is deiodinated i...
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  8. thyroxine
    one of the two major hormones secreted by the thyroid gland (the other is triiodothyronine). Thyroxine`s principal function is to stimulate the ... [11 related articles]
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  1. thyroxine
    Thyroxine. Picture credit: Wikipedia One of two tyrosine-based hormones secreted by the thyroid gland, the other being triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroxine (T4) is the major form of thyroid hormone in the blood. It is converted to the active T
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  2. thyroxine
    thyroxine (thīrok'sēn) , substance secreted by the thyroid gland. The hormone thyroxine forms by combining the amino acid tyrosine with iodine. Complexed to a protein, it is stored in the follicle stems between thyroid cells. Thyroxine enters into the bloodstream complexed to another...
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  3. Thyroxine
    Thyroxine is a hormone which is the active principle of the thyroid gland.
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  4. thyroxine
    (T4) Type: Term Pronunciation: thī-rok′sēn, -sin Definitions: 1. The l-isomer is the active iodine compound existing normally in the thyroid gland and extracted therefrom in crystalline form for therapeutic use; also prepared synthetically; used for the relief of hy...
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  5. thyroxine
    (thi-rok;sin) Also called tetraiodothyronine, or T4. The major hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, which regulates the basal metabolic rate and stimulates protein synthesis in many organs. A deficiency of this hormone in early childhood produces cretinism.
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  6. thyroxine
    (thi-rok;sin) Also called tetraiodothyronine, or T4. The major hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, which regulates the basal metabolic rate and stimulates protein synthesis in many organs. A deficiency of this hormone in early childhood produces cretinism.
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

  7. thyroxine
    A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. Thyroxine increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. Thyroxine can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called L-3,5,5
    Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=T

  8. thyroxine
    1) T 2) Tetraiodothyronine 3) Thyroid hormone 4) Thyroxin
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/thyroxine/1

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