Elevated calcitonin
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0003528
Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C1868394
comment
Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid polypeptide hormone that is produced primarily by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone.
has exact synonym
Elevated calcitonin
id
HP:0003528