triiodothyronine en · NOUN
Etymology
From tri- + iodothyronine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A thyroid hormone, with the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₂I₃NO₄, affecting almost every process in the body, including body temperature, growth, and heart rate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| T3 | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| triiodothyronines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
pt triiodotironina (thyroid hormone) · it triiodotironina (thyroid hormone) · bg трийодотиронин (thyroid hormone)