<protein> Thyroid binding globulin (TBG) is a plasma protein which binds the majority of thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. Bound thyroid hormone is inactive, only the unbound fraction (0.3%) is considered active. Birth control pills and pregnancy can lead to increased TBG levels in the plasma. Androgens can decrease TBG levels in the plasma...
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Thyroid binding globulin: A blood protein that binds with the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). Common Misspellings: thyriod binding globulin, athyroid binding globulin, throid binding globulin
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