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Meaning of thyroid hormone: A hormone that affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight.

Definition of thyroid hormone

A hormone that affects heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Thyroid hormone is made by the thyroid gland and can also be made in the laboratory.

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