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Calcitonin

Calcitonin Meaning & Definition
Calcitonin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Calcitonin?

[n] thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone

Synonyms | Synonyms for Calcitonin: thyrocalcitonin

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See Also | thyroid hormone

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