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1. parathyroid_hormone

noun. hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting.

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2. parathyroid

noun. any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland.

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  • parathyroid (English)
  • para- (English)
  • παρά (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • thyroid (English)
  • θυρεοειδής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. hormone

noun. ['ˈhɔrˌmoʊn'] the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.

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  • hormone (English)
  • ὁρμή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ὁρμάω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ὁρμῶν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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