thyroiodin

/θaɪrɔɪˈoʊdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical iodinated thyroglobulin-derived compound, which may play a role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid disease.

“The researcher studied the effects of thyroiodin on thyroid function in patients with Graves’ disease.”

Synonyms

  • autoimmune thyroid disease compound
  • thyroglobulin-derived compound

Antonyms

  • thyroid function regulator
  • thyroid-stimulating hormone