Thyroxin


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thy·rox·ine (T4),

, thyroxin (thī-rok'sēn, -sin),
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 hypothyroidism, cretinism, and myxedema.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

thy·rox·ine

, thyroxin (thī-rok'sēn, -sin)
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 hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism, and myxedema.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Thyroxin

The hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

thy·rox·ine

, thyroxin (thī-rok'sēn, -sin)
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 congenital hypothyroidism, and myxedema.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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