parathormone

noun

par·a·thor·mone ˌper-ə-ˈthȯr-ˌmōn

ˌpa-rə-

: parathyroid hormone

Word History

Etymology

from Parathormone, a trademark

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of parathormone was in 1925

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“Parathormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parathormone. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Kids Definition

parathormone

noun

par·a·thor·mone ˌpar-ə-ˈthȯr-ˌmōn

: parathyroid hormone

Medical Definition

parathormone

noun

par·a·thor·mone ˌpar-ə-ˈthȯr-ˌmōn

: parathyroid hormone

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