Definition of thyroglobulin in English:
thyroglobulin
nounˌθʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪnˌTHīrōˈɡläbyəlin
mass nounBiochemistry A protein present in the thyroid gland, from which thyroid hormones are synthesized.
Example sentencesExamples
- Thyroid antibodies were measured by an immunoradiographic procedure using thyroglobulin and purified thyroid peroxidase in 11 subjects.
- Chronic stimulation of the receptor causes an increase in the synthesis of a major thyroid hormone precursor, thyroglobulin.
- Immunostains for thyroglobulin were positive in both tumor elements, and calcitonin stain was negative.
- The tissue specific expression of thyroglobulin and parathyroid hormone is commonly used for diagnosis and follow up of patients with thyroid cancer.
- The test measures a protein known as thyroglobulin, which is made by thyroid-cancer cells.