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Definition of Hormone, thyroxine
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Hormone, thyroxine: A chemical substance made by the thyroid gland The thyroid gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormones. Thyroxine (T4), one of the most important thyroid hormones, has four iodine molecules attached to its molecular structure.