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Thyroxine (T4)
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T3
 
Definition: The primary hormone produced by the thyroid gland.

Also Known As:T4, l-thyroxine

Common Misspellings:tiroxine, l-thyroxine

Related Resources:

How To Interpret Your TSH Blood Test Results
Understanding the T4 and T3 levels.
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