tri-iodothyronine

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a molecular model of tri-iodothyronine in a lab.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. thyronine with three iodine atoms added