Thyroxine Definition

thī-rŏksēn, -sĭn
noun
A colorless, crystalline compound, C15H11I4NO4, the active hormone of the thyroid gland, often prepared synthetically and used in treating goiter, cretinism, and myxedema.
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Noun

Singular:
thyroxine
Plural:
thyroxines

Origin of Thyroxine

  • thyr(o)– ox(y)– in(dole)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Thyroxine Sentence Examples

  • Conversely, in patients receiving replacement therapy with thyroxine mild hyperthyroidism may occur.

  • These stimulate the thyroid to make lots of thyroxine.

  • Thirty-three physicians prescribing thyroxine were randomized (open-label) by a computer to one of two formulary systems.

  • Thyroid gland This gland in the neck produces the hormone thyroxine, which helps to regulate the body's energy levels.

  • People usually feel much better once they are taking thyroxine.

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