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Noun: thyrocalcitonin
  1. Thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
    - calcitonin

Derived forms: thyrocalcitonins

Type of: thyroid hormone

Encyclopedia: Thyrocalcitonin

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