🔄 Synonyms of "Thyroxin"
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| Word | Definition |
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| thyroxinenoun | (biochemistry) A thyroid hormone, with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₁I₄NO₄, that regulates cell metabolism and growth. |
| thyroid hormonenoun | (biochemistry) any of several closely related metabolically active compounds (as triiodothyronine) that are stored in the thyroid gland in the form of thyroglobulin or circulate in the blood usually bound to plasma proteins |
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| Word | Definition |
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| thyroid hormonenoun | (biochemistry) any of several closely related metabolically active compounds (as triiodothyronine) that are stored in the thyroid gland in the form of thyroglobulin or circulate in the blood usually bound to plasma proteins |
| thyroxinenoun | (biochemistry) A thyroid hormone, with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₁I₄NO₄, that regulates cell metabolism and growth. |
| carbimazolenoun | (pharmacology) The prodrug of thiamazole, used to treat hyperthyroidism. |
| thyrotropinnoun | (biochemistry) A thyroid-stimulating glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. |
| thyroidalnoun | (physiology) Of, pertaining to, or affecting the thyroid. |
| thyroglobulinnoun | (biochemistry) A globulin, produced by the thyroid gland, that has a role in the production of the thyroid hormones |
| levothyroxinenoun | (pharmacology) The levorotatory isomer of thyroxine (trademark Levothyroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) that is administered in the form of its sodium salt C₁₅H₁₀I₄NNaO₄ in the treatment of hypothyroidism. |
| adrenocorticotropicnoun | That stimulates the adrenal cortex. |
| thyroidnoun | (medicine) An extract prepared from the thyroid gland of animals and used in treating deficiency of thyroid hormones. |
| adrenocorticotropinnoun | An adrenocorticotropic hormone that is a polypeptide secreted by the anterior pituitary |
| corticotrophinnoun | Alternative form of corticotropin. [(biochemistry, endocrinology) Synonym of adrenocorticotropic hormone.] |
| thyrotoxicosisnoun | (medicine) The medical condition caused by the state of raised levels of thyroid hormone. |
| mineralocorticoidsnoun | (biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism. |
| dehydroepiandrosteronenoun | (biochemistry) An androgen hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex; a synthetic version is used as a dietary supplement |
| hydroxyprogesteronenoun | (pharmacology) A steroid hormone, produced during the synthesis of glucocorticoids and sex steroids. |
| corticoidnoun | (medicine) Any substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex |
| mineralocorticoidnoun | (biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism. |
| corticoidsnoun | (medicine) Any substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex |
| thyrotoxic | Marked by toxic activity of the thyroid gland. |
| oestradiolnoun | (British spelling) Alternative spelling of estradiol. [(American spelling, biochemistry, pharmacology) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a phenolic alcohol estra-1,3,5-triene-3,17-diol (C₁₈H₂₄O₂) secreted chiefly by the ovaries of all vertebrates, that is a major and the most potent of the naturally occurring estrogens; the semisynthetic esterified compound is used medicinally to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer.] |
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