triiodothyronine
noun
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- 'triiodothyronine' can be found in many classic books.
- Synonyms
- t liothyronine
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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