Parathyroid hormone
Medical term · P
A hormone that controls levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood and influences bone loss and growth.
Word parts
parathyroid = para- + thyroid/o
- para-Beside, near.
- thyroid/o, thyr/oThyroid gland.
Medical term · P
A hormone that controls levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood and influences bone loss and growth.
parathyroid = para- + thyroid/o