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calcitonin

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cal·ci·to·nin  (kls-tnn)
n.
A peptide hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in humans, that lowers plasma calcium and phosphate levels without augmenting calcium accretion. Also called thyrocalcitonin.
[calci- + ton(e) + -in.]
calcitonin [ˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) 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 called thyrocalcitonin Compare parathyroid hormone
[from calci- + ton(ic) + -in]
calcitonin  (kls-tnn)
A peptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that stimulates bone formation and lowers blood calcium and phosphate levels.
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Noun1.calcitonin - thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
thyrocalcitonin
thyroid hormone - any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
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