liothyronine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.

Pronunciation

/ˌlaɪ.oʊˈθaɪ.ɹəˌnin/

Word forms

liothyronine

Etymology

Contraction of ʟ-(tri)io(do)thyronine.

Derived words

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