Definition of Thyroglobulin in English :
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Thyroglobulin
see synonyms of thyroglobulinNoun
1. thyroglobulin
an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins
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Thyroglobulin
see synonyms of thyroglobulinnoun
a protein which is found in the thyroid gland and which contains iodine
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Thyroglobulin
see synonyms of thyroglobulinn.
1. A thyroid protein that assists in the synthesis of the iodine-containing hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine and is typically present in the colloid of thyroid gland follicles.
2. A substance extracted from the thyroid glands of hogs, formerly used as a thyroid hormone supplement to treat hypothyroidism.
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