Thyroxin

dasNoun

thyroxine (T4)

English translations

  1. 01

    thyroxine

Word details

German meaning
Thyroxin ist ein Hormon, das von der Schilddrüse produziert wird und den Stoffwechsel reguliert.
English meaning
Thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism.
Synonym
Schilddrüsenhormon
German example
Ein Mangel an Thyroxin kann zu einer Schilddrüsenunterfunktion führen.
English example
A deficiency in thyroxine can lead to hypothyroidism.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Thyroxin
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Thyroxin”

  1. Thyroxin wird in der Schilddrüse produziert. (Thyroxine is produced in the thyroid.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the abbreviation?

It is abbreviated as T4.