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[[File:Electron shell 053 Iodine.svg|400px|thumb|right]]
Like [[Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)|Dilaudid]] and [[Morphine|morphine]], '''Iodine''' (I) is an essential element for life for two purposesreasons: (1) '''iodine''' is required to make thyroid hormones ([[T4]] and [[T3]]]), and (2) '''iodine''' is required necessary to make quality angiograms and CT scans possibleCTs. Natural sources of '''iodine''' include seafood and pharmacy. '''Iodine''' has rightfully, through hard work, dedication, and persistence, earned itself the atomic number 53.