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tri-iodothyronine

/ˌtraɪ.aɪ.əʊ.dəʊˈθaɪ.rə.niːn/

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noun

/ˌtraɪ.aɪ.əʊ.dəʊˈθaɪ.rə.niːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruГормон, вырабатываемый щитовидной железой, состоящий из тиронина с тремя присоединёнными атомами йода, который играет ключевую роль в регуляции обмена веществ.

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, consisting of thyronine with three iodine atoms attached, which plays a key role in regulating metabolism.

uncountable

  1. C2formalmedical

    A biologically active thyroid hormone containing three iodine atoms, which regulates metabolism, growth, and development.

    ruТрийодтиронин

    • The doctor measured the patient's tri-iodothyronine levels to assess thyroid function.
    • Tri-iodothyronine is more potent than thyroxine in stimulating metabolic rate.
    • Synthetic tri-iodothyronine is sometimes prescribed for hypothyroidism.

    Synonymsliothyroninetriiodothyronine

Forms
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  • tri-iodothyronines' possessive plural form
  • tri-iodothyronine's possessive singular form