parathyroid hormone
noun Biochemistry, Physiology.
a polypeptide hormone, produced in the parathyroid glands, that helps regulate the blood levels of calcium and phosphate. Abbreviation: PTH
Words nearby parathyroid hormone
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British Dictionary definitions for parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormone
noun
the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that controls the level of calcium in the blood: a deficiency of the hormone often results in tetany
Also called: parathormone (ˌpærəˈθɔːməʊn)
Medical definitions for parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormone
n.
A peptide hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates the amount of calcium in the body.
parathyrin