thyrocalcitonin

noun

Definition
thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
Example
The word 'thyrocalcitonin' is often used in everyday conversation.
Synonyms
calcitonin
Etymology
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
10
Length
15

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