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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-si-toh-nin]
- /ˌkæl sɪˈtoʊ nɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-si-toh-nin]
- /ˌkæl sɪˈtoʊ nɪn/
Definitions of calcitonin word
- noun calcitonin a hormone secreted by the thyroid that inhibits the release of calcium from the skeleton and prevents a build-up of calcium in the blood 3
- noun calcitonin a polypeptide hormone regulating the balance of calcium and phosphate in the blood by direct action on bone and kidney: in mammals, secreted by the thyroid 3
- noun calcitonin a polypeptide hormone that participates in the regulation of calcium levels in vertebrates by inhibiting loss of calcium from bone to the blood. 1
- noun calcitonin A hormone secreted by the thyroid that has the effect of lowering blood calcium. 1
- noun calcitonin (biochemistry) thyrocalcitonin. 0
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Origin of calcitonin
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; calci- + tone + -in2
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Parts of speech for Calcitonin
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calcitonin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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