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hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells

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  1. n. hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
  2. n hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells