Definition of Calcitonin from the PharmacyDictionary.in

Calcitonin

Synonyms or meaning of Calcitonin

A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland in response to hypercalcemia; has a therapeutic effect of lowering serum calcium and phosphate, antagonizing the parathyroid hormone and inhibiting bone resorption

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