liothyronine
/ˌlaɪoʊˈθaɪrəniːn/
noun
- A synthetic form of a thyroid hormone (T3) used to treat hypothyroidism and other thyroid disorders.
- Liothyronine is sometimes used in combination with other thyroid medications.
- Patients taking liothyronine often need regular blood tests to monitor their hormone levels.
- The doctor prescribed liothyronine to help regulate her low thyroid levels.