parathormone
/ˌpɛrəˈθɔrˌmoʊn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that helps control the level of calcium in the blood.
- Doctors measured her parathormone levels to check for a calcium imbalance.
- The lab results showed that his parathormone was within the normal range.
- Too much parathormone can cause bones to weaken over time.
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