L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004680",
  "term": "L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called T4, thyroxin, and thyroxine.",
  "synonyms": [
    "T4",
    "thyroxin",
    "thyroxine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/l-355-tetraiodothyronine/"
}