thyrocalcitonin

/ˌθaɪroʊˌkælsɪˈtoʊnɪn/
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Definitions of thyrocalcitonin
  1. noun
    thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
    synonyms: calcitonin
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    type of:
    thyroid hormone
    any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
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