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calcitonin
[ kal-si-toh-nin ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- a polypeptide hormone that participates in the regulation of calcium levels in vertebrates by inhibiting loss of calcium from bone to the blood.
calcitonin
/ ˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn /
noun
- a hormone secreted by the thyroid that inhibits the release of calcium from the skeleton and prevents a build-up of calcium in the blood Also calledthyrocalcitonin Compare parathyroid hormone
calcitonin
/ kăl′sĭ-tō′nĭn /
- A peptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that stimulates bone formation and lowers blood calcium and phosphate levels.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of calcitonin1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of calcitonin1
C20: from calci- + ton ( ic ) + -in
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