diiodotyrosine

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noun

A precursor of thyroid hormone, resulting from iodization of monoiodotyrosine at the other meta- position on the phenol ring. It a modulator of thyroid peroxidase.

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Meanings

noundiiodotyrosine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA precursor of thyroid hormone, resulting from iodization of monoiodotyrosine at the other meta- position on the phenol ring. It a modulator of thyroid peroxidase.

Origin

From di- + iodo- + tyrosine.

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diiodotyrosine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diiodotyrosine

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