Definition of Iodothyrin. Meaning of Iodothyrin. Synonyms of Iodothyrin

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Definition of Iodothyrin

Iodothyrin
Iodothyrin I`o*do*thy"rin, n. [Iodo- + thyro- + -in.] (Physiol. Chem.) A peculiar substance obtained from the thyroid gland, containing from nine to ten per cent of iodine. Note: It is a very stable compound, and is believed to be active principle in thyroid extracts and in the internal secretion of the thyroid gland. It was originally called thyroiodin.

Meaning of Iodothyrin from wikipedia

- sheep, and named the precipitate, a combination of the thyroid hormones, 'iodothyrin'. David Marine in 1907 proved that iodine is necessary for thyroid function...