noun
parathyroid hormone; parathormone
Physiology term for the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands; often abbreviated as PTH.
副甲状腺ホルモンは血中のカルシウム濃度を調節する。
Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood.
Compound of 副 (vice-, accessory) + 甲状腺 (thyroid gland) + ホルモン (hormone), referring to the parathyroid glands located near the thyroid.