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Definition of Levothyroxine

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Levothyroxine: A synthetic thyroid hormone used as a thyroid hormone replacement drug (brand names include Levothroid, Levoxine, Levoxyl, Synthroid) used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).

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