English Explanatory Dictionary

goitrin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organosulfur compound, derived from oxazolidine and found in cruciferous vegetables, that reduces the production of thyroid hormones such as thyroxine.

Word forms

goitrin

Derived words

progoitrin
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