Definition

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels in the body.

Example

The doctor prescribed thyroxin to help manage my thyroid condition.

Conversation

Have you heard about how thyroxin affects metabolism?

Yeah, I read that it plays a big role in regulating energy levels.

I didn't know it was that important for our body functions.

Absolutely! It's fascinating how much it influences our overall health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thyroxin is derived from "thyro-" (from Greek "thyreos", meaning shield) and "-xin" (a suffix used in biochemistry to denote a substance). The term refers to a substance related to the thyroid gland, which is named for its shield-like shape.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'thyroid' gland, which has a 'shield' shape ('thyro-'), and remember that 'thyroxin' is a substance produced by this gland.

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