English noun: parathyroid hormone | |||
| 1. | parathyroid hormone (body) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | parathormone | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | endocrine, hormone, internal secretion | ||