calcitonin

cal·ci·to·nin

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Definitions of calcitonin word

noun calcitonin 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 3
noun calcitonin a polypeptide hormone regulating the balance of calcium and phosphate in the blood by direct action on bone and kidney: in mammals, secreted by the thyroid 3
noun calcitonin a polypeptide hormone that participates in the regulation of calcium levels in vertebrates by inhibiting loss of calcium from bone to the blood. 1
noun calcitonin A hormone secreted by the thyroid that has the effect of lowering blood calcium. 1
noun calcitonin (biochemistry) thyrocalcitonin. 0

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; calci- + tone + -in2

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