Thyroglobulin (Noun)
Meaning
An iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Thyroglobulin is a precursor of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine and can be used to monitor the presence of thyroid tissue.
- Thyroglobulin is produced by and stored within the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.
- Thyroglobulin serves as a substrate for the production of the active thyroid hormones.
- The production of antibodies against thyroglobulin can be used as an indicator for Hashimoto's disease.
- Thyroglobulin levels are often used as a marker to monitor the recurrence of thyroid cancer.