thyrocalcitonin
/ˌθaɪroʊˌkælsɪˈtoʊnɪn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps control calcium levels in the blood.
- The patient's thyrocalcitonin test came back normal after treatment.
- Doctors may check thyrocalcitonin levels to diagnose certain thyroid conditions.
- Thyrocalcitonin works to lower calcium in the blood when it gets too high.