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triac

triac

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A chemical from the thyroid that affects growth and body energy use
  • noun
  • /ˈtraɪæk/
  • Specialized
: triac
  • Recent studies suggest that triac may help regulate growth in children with certain thyroid conditions.

Examples

  • The laboratory analyzed blood samples for triac to better understand its role in metabolism.

  • Doctors monitored triac levels in patients with thyroid disorders to assess their metabolic response.

  • The triac hormone is crucial for energy regulation.

  • Triac is essential for regulating energy levels.

  • Doctors monitored triac levels in patients with thyroid disorders to assess their metabolic response.

  • Recent studies suggest that triac may help regulate growth in children with certain thyroid conditions.

  • The laboratory analyzed blood samples for triac to better understand its role in metabolism.

Surface Forms

triac singular
triacs plural

Etymology

Triac comes from the chemical name triiodothyroacetic acid, where tri- means 'three' and ac comes from 'acetic', meaning 'acid'. So triac is a short name for a thyroid chemical with three iodine marks and an acetic part, which helps you remember it is a hormone metabolite.