An iodine-containing hormone,C15H11I4NO4,produced by the thyroid gland,that increases the rate of cell metabolism and regulates growth and that is made synthetically for treatment of thyroid disorders.

• 甲状腺素，甲状腺生成的一种能加速细胞新陈代谢并调节生长的含碘激素C15H11I4NO4，可人工合成用于治疗甲状腺功能紊乱。