Thyroid Hormone (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Thyroid hormone plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development in the human body.
- The doctor prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone to replace the natural hormones that the patient's thyroid gland was no longer producing.
- Research has shown that thyroid hormone levels can affect cognitive function, particularly in older adults.
- The thyroid gland produces two main types of thyroid hormone: triiodothyronine and thyroxine.
- Abnormal levels of thyroid hormone have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.