Transthyretin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /tɹænsˈθaɪ.ɹət.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transthyretin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) a protein found in human blood serum and cerebrospinal fluid that functions as a carrier of the thyroid hormone thyroxine and the retinol-binding protein.
Meaning
(biochemistry) a protein found in human blood serum and cerebrospinal fluid that functions as a carrier of the thyroid hormone thyroxine and the retinol-binding protein.
Word Forms
- transthyretins
Synonyms for transthyretin
Depending on context, synonyms include prealbumin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tranthyretin, thyroliberin, serotransferrin, thyrotrophin, preprothyrotropin, thyrotropin.
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