ANTITHYROID

antithyroid

(adjective) having the effect of counteracting excessive thyroid activity; “antithyroid drugs”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

antithyroid (not comparable)

(biochemistry) Reducing the production or effects of thyroid hormones.

Synonyms

• thyrostatic

Source: Wiktionary



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