1) Human hormone 2) Thyrocalcitonin 3) Thyroid hormone
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1) Thyrocalcitonin
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a protein hormone secreted in humans and other mammals by parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland, and in birds, fishes, and other nonmammalian ... [8 related articles]
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A hormone formed by the C cells of the thyroid gland. It helps maintain a healthy level of calcium in the blood. When the calcium level is too high, calcitonin lowers it.
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A 32-amino-acid polypeptide hormone in vertebrates that lowers the concentration of calcium (and phosphate) in the blood. It does this by lowering the rate at which calcium is lost from the bones. Calcitonin operates in opposition to parathyroid hormone. It is produced by C cells which in humans are...
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<protein> A polypeptide hormone produced by C cells of the thyroid that causes a reduction of calcium ions in the blood. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(kal″sĭ-to´nin) a polypeptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular or C cells of the thyroid gland; it is involved in plasma calcium homeostasis and acts to decrease the rate of bone resorption. Preparations are used in the treatment of severe hypercalcemia, Paget disease of bone, and postmenopausal osteoporosis....
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A polypeptide hormone produced by C-cells of the thyroid that causes a reduction of calcium ions in the blood.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kal′si-tō′nin Definitions: 1. A peptide hormone, of which eight forms in five species are known; composed of 32 amino acids and produced by the parathyroid, thyroid, and thymus glands; its action is opposite to that of parathyroid hormone in that calcitonin increases deposition of calcium and phosphate in ...
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Our Calcitonin Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Calcitonin Calcitonin: A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood and promotes the formation of bone. Bone is in a constant state of remodeling whereby old bone is removed by cells called osteoclast a...
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(kal;su1-to;nin) Also called thyrocalcitonin. A polypeptide hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid and secreted in response to hypercalcemia. It acts to lower blood calcium and phosphate concentrations and may serve as an antagonist of parathyroid hormones.
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Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid that lowers blood calcium. It is often used in the treatment of hypercalcemia.
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Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that lowers the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood. Calcitonin (CT) primarily metabolizes blood calcium by decreasing calcium absorption by the intestines, increasing calcium storage in bones and increasing calcium excretion through the kidney. Calcitonin also improves bone strength by...
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A calcium-regulating hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
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n] - thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
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a hormone made in the thyroid gland that controls calcium levels in the blood by slowing the loss of calcium from bones; used to treat hypercalcaemia (excess calcium in the blood)
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thyrocalcitonin noun thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
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A hormone produced by the thyroid that plays a role in regulating calcium levels.
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a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which controls the levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood.
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