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calcitonin

A hormone released by the thyroid gland in response to an increase of calcium within the blood. Calcitonin takes up the excess calcium and deposits it into bones,teeth.
Dude, i got diagnosed with osteoperosis! Ive got an imbalance of PTH and calcitonin.
by PersianLord786 October 18, 2013
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