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parathyroid hormone
Used for:
parathormone
See for:
PTH
Broader Terms:
peptide hormone
Scope Note:
polypeptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands which maintains intracellular calcium levels in the body; parathyroid hormone increases intracellular calcium by promoting the release of calcium from bone, increases the intestinal absorption of calcium, increases the renal tubular reabsorption of calcium, and increases the renal excretion of phosphates.
Term Number:
2216-3210
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