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| Term | T4 |
| Short definition | T4 - A hormone produced by the thyroid gland and containing iodine. T4 increases the speed of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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T4 - A hormone produced by the thyroid gland and containing iodine. T4 increases the speed of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. T4 can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called L-3,5,5'-tetraiodothyronine, thyroxine and thyroxine
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