thyrostatic

English

Etymology

From thyro- +‎ static.

Adjective

thyrostatic (comparative more thyrostatic, superlative most thyrostatic)

1. (medicine) That reduces (or stabilizes) the production of thyroid hormones, such as methimazole, carbimazole, or propylthiouracil

Synonyms

• thyreostatic
• antithyroid

Related terms

• thyrostasis