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thyroglobulin

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thy·ro·glob·u·lin  (thr-glby-ln)
n.
1. A thyroid protein that is the precursor to iodine-containing hormones and is typically present in the colloid of thyroid gland follicles.
2. A substance extracted from the thyroid glands of hogs, formerly used as a thyroid hormone supplement to treat hypothyroidism.
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Noun1.thyroglobulin - an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins
iodinated protein, iodoprotein - a protein that contains iodine
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