monoiodotyrosine

noun

A precursor of thyroid hormone that results from iodization of tyrosine at the metaposition of the phenol ring.

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nounmonoiodotyrosine (countable and uncountable, plural monoiodotyrosines)

plural monoiodotyrosines

  1. countableuncountablechemistryA precursor of thyroid hormone that results from iodization of tyrosine at the metaposition of the phenol ring.

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Synonyms & antonyms

nounA precursor of thyroid hormone that results from iodization of tyrosine at the metaposition of the phenol ring.

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

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“monoiodotyrosine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monoiodotyrosine. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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