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tri-iodothyronine

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tri-iodothyronine
one of the thyroid hormones; an organic iodine-containing compound liberated from thyroglobulin by hydrolysis. It has several times the biological activity of thyroxine. Called also T3.
tri-iodothyronine (T3) suppression test
the difference between the serum levels of T3 and T4 before and after oral administration of tri-iodothyronine for two days. With normal thyroid function, there is a marked decrease in T3 levels, but in hyperthyroidism there is little change. Used in cats when other laboratory indicators are ambiguous.
tri-iodothyronine uptake
the uptake of the compound by red blood cells is used as a measure of thyroid function. Called also T3 uptake.
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Rats who consumed low-mineral water for one year showed "reduced secretions of tri-iodothyronine and aldosterone, and increased secretion of Cortisol," according to a Russian study in the WHO report.
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These functions depend on two hormones released from the thyroid gland which are tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
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Its essential function lies in the production of the vital thyroid hormones; thyroxine, sometimes known as T4, and tri-iodothyronine, or T3.
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