Term: calcitonin
IPA: ˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn, ˌkæl.sɪˈtoʊ.nɪn

{{also|Calcitonin}}
==English==
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===Alternative forms===
* {{alt|en|thyrocalcitonin}}

===Etymology===
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===Pronunciation===
* {{IPA|en|/ˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn/|a=RP}}
* {{IPA|en|/ˌkæl.sɪˈtoʊ.nɪn/|a=GA}}

===Noun===
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# {{lb|en|hormone}} A [[polypeptide]] [[hormone]] secreted by the [[thyroid gland]] that has the effect of lowering [[blood]] [[calcium]].
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