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Meaning of Thyrogen: A form of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that is made in the laboratory.

Definition of Thyrogen

A form of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that is made in the laboratory. It is used to test for remaining or recurring cancer cells in patients who have been treated for thyroid cancer. Also called thyrotropin alfa.

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