PTH
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| Term | PTH |
| Short definition | PTH - A substance produced by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher than normal amount of PTH causes high levels of calcium in the blood and can be a sign of disease. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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PTH - A substance produced by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher than normal amount of PTH causes high levels of calcium in the blood and can be a sign of disease. Also called parathyroid hormone, parathyrin and parathyroid hormone
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