Thyroglobulin Definition
thīrō-glŏbyə-lĭn
noun
A thyroid protein that is the precursor to iodine-containing hormones and is typically present in the colloid of thyroid gland follicles.
American Heritage
A substance extracted from the thyroid glands of hogs, formerly used as a thyroid hormone supplement to treat hypothyroidism.
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Origin of Thyroglobulin
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thyro- +"Ž globulin
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