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- (biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.
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Meaning
- [Noun]
- (biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.
- (pharmacology) A synthetic or recombinant form of calcitonin used to treat Paget disease of bone and postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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