Calcitonin

Definition:

Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is released in hypercalcemia and lowers the serum calcium.

References:

[1]. Felsenfeld AJ, et al. Calcitonin, the forgotten hormone: does it deserve to be forgotten? Clin Kidney J. 2015 Apr;8(2):180-7. [Content Brief]

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