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.
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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.
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Thyroxin
The hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
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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.
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