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Princeton's WordNet

  1. triiodothyronine, liothyronine, Tnoun

    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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  1. Liothyronine

    Liothyronine is a manufactured form of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3). It is most commonly used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma. It can be taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.Side effects may occur from excessive doses. This may include weight loss, fever, headache, anxiety, trouble sleeping, arrythmias, and heart failure. Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is generally safe. Regular blood tests are recommended to verify the appropriateness of the dose being taken.Liothyronine was approved for medical use in 1956. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 218th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.

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  1. liothyronine

    Liothyronine is a man-made form of a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that is used primarily to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. It helps to control growth, development, and metabolism in the body. Liothyronine is available as a prescription drug under various brand names, including Cytomel and Triostat.

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  1. Liothyronine

    Liothyronine is a form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma. It is marketed as the sodium salt under the brand name Cytomel.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of liothyronine in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of liothyronine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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