Calcitonin

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.NounA polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.

2.NounA synthetic or recombinant form of calcitonin used to treat Paget disease of bone and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

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