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calcitonin

/ˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn/

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noun

/ˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruГормон щитовидной железы, который помогает регулировать уровень кальция в крови, снижая концентрацию кальция в плазме и подавляя резорбцию костной ткани.

A thyroid hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering plasma calcium and inhibiting bone resorption.

uncountable

  1. Thyroid hormoneC2formalmedical

    A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by reducing calcium release from bones.

    ruКальцитонин

    • Calcitonin is often used to treat certain bone disorders.
    • The doctor measured her calcitonin levels to check for thyroid issues.
    • Synthetic calcitonin can help reduce bone pain in some patients.

    Synonymsthyrocalcitonin

Forms
  • calcitonins plural form
  • calcitonins' possessive plural form
  • calcitonin's possessive singular form