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Calcitonin
Medical Definition: | A peptide hormone that lowers calcium concentration in the blood. In humans, it is released by thyroid cells and acts to decrease the formation and absorptive activity of osteoclasts. Its role in regulating plasma calcium is much greater in children and in certain diseases than in normal adults. | |
Guide Notes: | a neurotransmitter hormone; /biosyn /physiol permitted | |
Also Called: | Eel Calcitonin,Ciba 47175-BA | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 9007-12-9 |
Calcitonin Medical Definitions and Terms
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