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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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