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