Definition of Parathormone

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.

Exact synonyms: Parathyroid Hormone
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion

Definition of Parathormone

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Medical Definition of Parathormone

1. A peptide hormone of 84 amino acids (9402 D). Stimulates osteoclasts to increase blood calcium levels, the opposite effect to calcitonin. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parathormone

paratenon
paraterminal
paraterminal body
paraterminal gyrus
paratha
parathas
Parathelypteris
Parathelypteris novae-boracensis
Parathelypteris simulata
parathesis
parathion
parathion
parathions
parathion poisoning
parathormone (current term)
parathormone (current term)
parathormones
parathymia
parathyrin
parathyroid
parathyroid
parathyroidectomy
parathyroids
parathyroid gland
parathyroid gland
parathyroid glands
parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormonelike protein
parathyroid hormones

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