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thyrocalcitonin

thyrocalcitonin

9.9
A hormone the thyroid gland makes that lowers blood calcium
  • noun
  • /ˌθaɪroʊˌkælsɪˈtoʊnɪn/
  • Specialized
: tirocalcitonina
  • The doctor explained how thyrocalcitonin helps regulate calcium levels in the body.

Examples

  • Production of thyrocalcitonin increases when there is too much calcium in the blood.

  • Researchers are studying the impact of thyrocalcitonin on reducing bone loss in patients.

  • Production of thyrocalcitonin increases in response to elevated calcium levels.

  • Researchers are studying the effects of thyrocalcitonin on bone density in elderly patients.

  • The doctor explained how thyrocalcitonin helps regulate the amount of calcium in the bloodstream.

  • The thyrocalcitonin hormone plays a crucial role in calcium regulation.

  • Elevated levels of thyrocalcitonin can indicate certain medical conditions.

Synonyms

calcitonin
vsthyrocalcitonin
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A hormone made by the thyroid that lowers calcium in the blood and stops bones breaking down

is an alternative name for the same hormone

Surface Forms

thyrocalcitonin singular
thyrocalcitonins plural

Morphology

thyrocalcitonin = calcitonin (transparent) = thyro + calcitonin

Formed by the combining form 'thyro-' (relating to the thyroid) attached to the existing noun 'calcitonin', denoting the calcitonin associated with the thyroid.

Etymology

Thyrocalcitonin comes from three parts: thyro- meaning 'thyroid gland', calci- meaning 'calcium', and -tonin like 'tone' (to 'tone down' or lower). So the name describes a hormone from the thyroid that 'tones down' or lowers the amount of calcium in the blood.