thyrocalcitonin
Definition
- Noun:
- A thyroid hormone: A specific hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Primary function: Its main action is to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma.
- Biological mechanism: It inhibits the resorption (breakdown and absorption) of bone tissue, which helps regulate calcium balance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor explained that thyrocalcitonin helps prevent hypercalcemia.
- A deficiency in thyrocalcitonin can affect calcium regulation.
- Researchers are studying the role of thyrocalcitonin in bone metabolism.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical context: Often discussed in endocrinology concerning calcium homeostasis and bone diseases.
- The patient's treatment involved monitoring hormones like thyrocalcitonin.
Variants and Related Words
- Calcitonin (n): The more common synonym for thyrocalcitonin; they refer to the same hormone.
- Calcitonin is often used interchangeably with thyrocalcitonin in medical texts.
Synonyms
- Calcitonin: The identical hormone; the terms are synonymous in modern usage.
Noun
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thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
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