What does "levothyroxine" mean?

The levorotatory isomer of thyroxine (trademark Levothyroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) that is administered in the form of its sodium salt C₁₅H₁₀I₄NNaO₄ in the treatment of hypothyroidism.

What is a synonym for "levothyroxine"?

Common synonyms include: thyroxin.

How do you pronounce "levothyroxine"?

Pronounced //ˌli.voʊ.θaɪˈɹɑkˌsin//.

Levothyroxine

/ˌli.voʊ.θaɪˈɹɑkˌsin/ noun

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1
The levorotatory isomer of thyroxine (trademark Levothyroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) that is administered in the form of its sodium salt C₁₅H₁₀I₄NNaO₄ in the treatment of hypothyroidism. uncountable

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thyroxin

Etymology

From levo- + thyroxine.

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