English noun: tetraiodothyronine | |||
1. | tetraiodothyronine (body) hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells | ||
Samples | Thyroxine is 65% iodine. | ||
Synonyms | T, thyroxin, thyroxine | ||
Broader (hypernym) | thyroid hormone | ||