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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /θaɪˈrɑksiːn/, /θaɪˈrɑksɪn/

Noun

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thyroxine (countable and uncountable, plural thyroxines)

  1. (biochemistry) A hormone (an iodine derivative of tyrosine), produced by the thyroid gland, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.

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French

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Noun

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thyroxine f (plural thyroxines)

  1. thyroxine

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