Noun: parathormone ,pa-ru'thor,mown
- 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
"parathormone helps maintain proper calcium levels in the blood";
- parathyroid hormone
Derived forms: parathormones
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Parathormone