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goitrogen

goitrogen \goitrogen\ n. any substance (like thiouracil or thiourea) that induces the formation of a goiter.

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goitrogen

n. any agent that causes goiter, such as thiouracil

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goitrogen

n. any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter

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Goitrogen

Goitrogens are substances (whether in drugs, chemicals, or foods) that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones by interfering with iodine uptake in the thyroid gland. This triggers the pituitary to release TSH, which then promotes the growth of thyroid tissue, eventually leading to goiter.

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Cows that forage on marrow-stem kale in parts of Tasmania transmit goitrogens through their milk, which accounts for endemic goiter in the population.