English Dictionary

calcitonin

/ˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn/

noun

(biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.

Calcitonin is a hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in the body.

意味（1）

(biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.

意味（2）

(pharmacology) A synthetic or recombinant form of calcitonin used to treat Paget disease of bone and postmenopausal osteoporosis.