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- [thahy-rok-seen, -sin]
- /θaɪˈrɒk sin, -sɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thahy-rok-seen, -sin]
- /θaɪˈrɒk sin, -sɪn/
Definitions of thyroxin word
- noun thyroxin Biochemistry. the thyroid gland hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of the body. 1
- noun thyroxin Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the thyroid glands of animals or synthesized, used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Symbol: T 4. 1
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Origin of thyroxin
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; thyr- + ox- + in(dol)e (orig. thought to be a chemical component)
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thyroxin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
thyroxin usage trend in Literature
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- what is thyroxin?
- what produces thyroxin?
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