Pronunciations (2)
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/θaɪˈrɒk.siːn/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/θaɪˈrɒk.sin/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A thyroid hormone, with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₁I₄NO₄, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.
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Noun
hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
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thyroxine is 65% iodine