parathyroid hormone

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parathyroid hormone

n. Abbr. PTH

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

parathyroid hormone

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that controls the level of calcium in the blood: a deficiency of the hormone often results in tetany Also called parathormone [ˌpærəˈθɔːməʊn]

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parathyroid hormone - hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting

parathormone

endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

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