Thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity

• Exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer

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

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n. thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer [syn: triiodothyronine , T ]

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Liothyronine is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone (T) used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma . It is also used as an augmentation strategy in treating Major Depressive Disorder when used in combination with antidepressants. It is marketed as the ...