parathyroid hormone

/ˈpɛrəˌθaɪˈrɔɪd ˌhɔrˈmoʊn/
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Definitions of parathyroid hormone
  1. noun
    hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
    synonyms: parathormone
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    type of:
    endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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