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thyroxine

/θaɪˈrɒk.siːn/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/θaɪˈrɒk.siːn/

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A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells.

  • 🇷🇺Гормон, вырабатываемый щитовидной железой, который регулирует обмен веществ, контролируя скорость окисления в клетках.
  1. Thyroid hormone C1 formal medical

    A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates the body's metabolic rate by controlling the speed of cellular oxidation.

    • The doctor prescribed thyroxine to treat her hypothyroidism.
    • Thyroxine levels are measured to assess thyroid function.
    • An imbalance of thyroxine can lead to weight changes and fatigue.

    🇷🇺Гормон щитовидной железы

    Synonyms: tetraiodothyronine

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