Long-Acting Thyroid Stimulator

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Is a:
  • Immunologic Factor
  • Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
Definition:
An immunoglobulin G, often found in the blood of hyperthyroid individuals. It stimulates the thyroid for a longer duration than does thyrotoxin and may cause hyperthyroidism in newborns due to placental transmission.
Synonyms:
  • LATS
  • Long Acting Thyroid Stimulator
  • Stimulator, Long-Acting Thyroid
  • Thyroid Stimulator, Long Acting
  • Thyroid Stimulator, Long-Acting
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