goitrogenic

English

Adjective

goitrogenic (comparative more goitrogenic, superlative most goitrogenic)

  1. Of or pertaining to a goitrogen
    • 1968 July, G. A. Bray, “Increased sensitivity of the thyroid in iodine-depleted rats to the goitrogenic effects of thyrotropin,” in The Clinical Journal of Investigation 47(7): 1640–1647,
      The present studies demonstrate that iodine depletion increases the sensitivity of the thyroid to the goitrogenic effects of thyrotropin.
    • 1948 J. Seifter and W. E. Ehrich, “Goitrogenic Compounds: Pharmacological and Pathological Effects,” Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 92(3): 303-314
      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.

Usage notes

See usage note at antithyroid.

Synonyms
  • (of or pertaining to that which reduces the production or effects of thyroid hormones): antithyroid

Derived terms
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