What these two processes share is baked into the math of each. In fact, in that respect, they're nearly identical. They both involve some stuff (atoms or money) that is either growing or shrinking.

Thyrosulfoconjugation appears to facilitate fetal-to-maternal transfer of 3,3′-diiodothyronine-sulfate (T 2 S). Elevated maternal levels of T 2 S cross-reactive material (compound W) are found in ...