thyroid hormone

1. A hormone, such as thyroxine, produced by the thyroid gland.

Example Sentences

Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition where your immune system produces antibodies that cause the thyroid to produce too much thyroid hormone, according to the NHS.

From BBC

Williams said in 2018 that she had been diagnosed years before with Graves’ disease, which leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones and can cause wide-ranging symptoms and affect overall health.

From Seattle Times

Hypothyroidism is a disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.

From Salon

The researchers noted that OPEs may affect thyroid hormone levels and cause inflammation and oxidative stress, which could play a role in the preterm births.

From Science Daily

Soy is not the only food that might affect thyroid hormones, however.

From Seattle Times