What does goitrogenic mean?

goitrogenic

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Of, pertaining to, or being a goitrogen

"The present studies demonstrate that iodine depletion increases the sensitivity of the thyroid to the goitrogenic effects of thyrotropin."
"Seventy-eight compounds were screened for goitrogenic action. Of these, 12 were found to be effective, but only thiouracil, propylthiouracil, 2-amino-thiazole and Dithane were found to be markedly active."

more goitrogenic (comparative) most goitrogenic (superlative)

goitrogenicity

antithyroid

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