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n. A thyroid protein that is the precursor to iodine-containing hormones and is typically present in the colloid of thyroid gland follicles.

n. A substance extracted from the thyroid glands of hogs, formerly used as a thyroid hormone supplement to treat hypothyroidism.

n. A globulin, produced by the thyroid gland, that has a role in the production of the thyroid hormones

n. an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins

"After a patient's initial treatment, the standard follow-up includes periodic ultrasound exams of the neck as well as blood tests to measure thyroglobulin, a protein that is an excellent tumor marker for differentiated thyroid cancer."

iodoprotein    iodinated protein   

colorimetric    osmolality    htg    paraoxonase    spectrophotometric