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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014284
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Preferred Name

Triiodothyronine

Definitions
A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3.
Synonyms
Liothyronine Sodium
T3 Thyroid Hormone
L-Tyrosine, O-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenyl)-3,5-diiodo-
Thyroid Hormone, T3
3,3',5-Triiodothyronine
Cytomel
Liothyronine
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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