thyronine
noun
thy·ro·nine
ˈthī-rə-ˌnēn 
-nən
-nən
: a phenolic amino acid C15H15NO4 of which thyroxine is a derivative
also
: any of various derivatives and especially iodinated derivatives of this
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“Thyronine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thyronine. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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