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1. (n.) triiodothyronine
a thyroid hormone, C
Etymology: (1950–55; tri - +iod(ine)+-o-+thyronine (perh. der., with -one , of thyroxine ))
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| Definition of 'TRIIODOTHYRONINE' |
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1. (noun) triiodothyronine, liothyronine, T
thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer
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| Definition of 'TRIIODOTHYRONINE' |
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1. TRIIODOTHYRONINE
A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3.
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