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thyroxine
Thyroxine is a technical medical term used primarily in clinical and biochemical contexts. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific medical diagnosis or medication regimen.
As a chemical substance and hormone, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form in standard medical usage; instead, quantities are specified using units of measurement, such as micrograms, rather than counting the hormone as individual units.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor ordered a blood test to check the levels of thyroxine in her system.
I need to remember to take my thyroxine first thing in the morning.
Thyroxine plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy metabolic rate.
Is it safe to take this supplement while I am on thyroxine therapy?
The thyroid gland produces thyroxine to help regulate energy use.
My energy levels improved significantly after starting thyroxine.
My energy levels improved significantly after starting thyroxine.
A deficiency in thyroxine can lead to symptoms like fatigue and weight gain.
The lab results show that the patient has abnormally low thyroxine levels.