parathyroid hormone (n)
parathormone (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands
def regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
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Hypernym hormone, endocrine, internal secretion
Incoming links
Hyponym hormone, endocrine, internal secretion

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