butanol-extractable iodine
Definition: iodine that can be separated from plasma proteins by butanol or other extractable solvents; used to measure thyroid function.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
Definition: iodine that can be separated from plasma proteins by butanol or other extractable solvents; used to measure thyroid function.
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.