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Answer for the clue "Depresses the function of the thyroid gland ", 10 letters:
thiouracil

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. depresses the function of the thyroid gland

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Thiouracil refers both to a specific molecule consisting of a sulfated uracil , and a family of molecules based upon that structure.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) Any of a class of heterocycles based on ''2-thioxo-1H-pyrimidin-4-one''; the parent compound interferes with the synthesis of thyroxine and is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism