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thyrocalcitonin

/ˌθaɪ.rəʊˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn/

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noun

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

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland 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 inhibiting bone resorption.

    ruТиреокальцитонин

    • Thyrocalcitonin is released in response to high blood calcium levels.
    • Doctors monitor thyrocalcitonin levels to assess thyroid function.
    • The role of thyrocalcitonin in bone metabolism is still being studied.

    Synonymscalcitonin

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