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thyroid hormone

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thyroid hormone (plural thyroid hormones)

(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
Meronyms: triiodothyronine, thyroxine

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Thyroid hormone is critical to normal function of cells. Source: Internet

Thyroid hormone treatment is given under the care of a physician and may take a few weeks to become effective. Source: Internet

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