calcitonin

cal ci to nin |ˌkalsəˈtōnən ˌkælsəˈtoʊnin | ▶noun Biochemistry a hormone secreted by the thyroid that has the effect of lowering blood calcium. ORIGIN 1960s: from calci- + tonic + -in 1 .

calcitonin

calcitonin |ˌkalsɪˈtəʊnɪn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a hormone secreted by the thyroid that has the effect of lowering blood calcium. ORIGIN 1960s: from calci- + tonic + -in 1 .

calcitonina

calcitonina nombre femenino biol Hormona segregada por el tiroides, cuya misión es regular la calcemia (cantidad de calcio en la sangre ) cuando está elevada .