goitrogen

• Substância, como o tiouracil, que pode provocar o aumento da tireoide e a formação de bócio.

A substance, such as thiouracil, that can induce the formation of a goiter.

1. Goiter-inducing substanceC2formalmedical

   Any substance that interferes with thyroid function and can cause the formation of a goiter.

   Substância bociogênica

   • Certain vegetables like kale and cabbage contain natural goitrogens.
   • The doctor warned that excessive consumption of raw goitrogens might affect thyroid health.
   • Thiouracil is a well-known synthetic goitrogen used in research.