thyroxinic

/θaɪrɒksɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or relating to thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland.

“The thyroxinic medication helped to regulate her thyroid function.”

2. adjective

Relating to or denoting the properties of thyroxine.

“The thyroxinic effects of the hormone on the body are still being studied.”

3. noun

A substance or agent that produces thyroxine or has thyroxinic properties.

“The thyroxinic compound was found to be effective in treating thyroid disorders.”

Synonyms

  • hormonal
  • thyroidal
  • thyroidic

Antonyms

  • antithyroid
  • non-hormonal