thyroxine

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Pronunciation

/θaɪˈrɒk.siːn/

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/θaɪˈrɒk.siːn/ · /-sɪn/ · /θaɪˈrɒk.sin/

Definition of thyroxine

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A thyroid hormone, with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₁I₄NO₄, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.

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From thyr- (“thyroid”) + ox- (“oxygen”) + -ine.

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