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Also referred to as thyroxine, T4, is one of the hormones synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland. it acts to increase the rates of chemical reactions in almost all cells of the body, thus increasing the general level of body metabolism. Thyroxine can be administered by mouth to treat underactivity of the thyroid gland. A laboratory test can be done to measure the amount of T4 in your blood.

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