long-acting thyroid stimulator

noun

long-act·​ing thyroid stimulator ˈlȯŋ-ˈakt-iŋ- How to pronounce long-acting thyroid stimulator (audio)
: an IgG antibody that often occurs in the plasma of patients with Graves' disease
abbreviation LATS

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“Long-acting thyroid stimulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/long-acting%20thyroid%20stimulator. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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