parathormone
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parathormone
(′par·ə′thör′mōn)
(biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone that functions in regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism. Also known as parathyroid hormone.
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parathormone
Commonly used as an abbreviation for the parathyroid hormone; correctly a trade name for a pharmaceutical preparation of the hormone.
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parathormone
IN BRIEF: n. - A product of living cells that circulates in body fluids synthesized and released into the blood stream by certain glands.
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Parathormone
(per′ə-thôr′mōn)
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Trade name for parathyroid hormone.
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