tri-iodothyronine
Definition
- Noun:
- A thyroid hormone: Tri-iodothyronine is a specific, active hormone produced by the thyroid gland, containing three atoms of iodine. It is crucial for regulating the body's metabolism.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The blood test revealed low levels of tri-iodothyronine.
- Tri-iodothyronine is more potent than its counterpart, thyroxine.
Advanced Usage
- "T3": This is the common abbreviation for tri-iodothyronine, frequently used in medical contexts.
- The doctor ordered a T3 test to assess thyroid function.
Variants and Related Words
- Thyronine (n): The base organic compound upon which thyroid hormones like tri-iodothyronine are built.
- Thyroxine (n): Another key thyroid hormone, containing four iodine atoms, often abbreviated as T4.
Synonyms
- Liothyronine: A synthetic form of tri-iodothyronine used in medicine.
- T3: The standard abbreviation.
Noun
-
thyronine with three iodine atoms added
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