What is another word for thyreostatic?
Pronunciation: [θˌa͡ɪɹɪəstˈatɪk] (IPA) 
Thyreostatic is a term used to describe medications that inhibit the function of the thyroid gland. Synonyms for this word could include antithyroid drugs, thyroid hormone synthesis inhibitors, or thyrostatic agents. These medications can be used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, as well as other thyroid disorders. They work by blocking certain enzymes responsible for the production of thyroid hormones, ultimately reducing their levels in the body. Other related terms include thyromimetic agents, which mimic the effects of thyroid hormone, and thyroid hormone receptor antagonists, which block the effects of thyroid hormone on cells.
