parathyrotropic

parathyrotropic
para·thy·ro·trop·ic -'träp-ik adj acting on or stimulating the parathyroid glands <a \parathyrotropic hormone>

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para·thy·ro·tro·pic (par″ə-thi″ro-troґpik) having an affinity for or stimulating the growth or hormonal secretion of the parathyroid glands.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • parathyrotropic — |träpik adjective Etymology: parathyroid (I) + tropic : acting on or stimulating the parathyroid glands parathyrotropic hormone …   Useful english dictionary

  • parathyrotropic — para·thy·ro·trop·ic …   English syllables

  • parathyrotropic, parathyrotrophic — Influencing the growth or activity of the parathyroid glands. [parathyroid + G. trope, a turning; trophe, nourishment] …   Medical dictionary

  • parathyrotrophic — para·thy·ro·tro·phic (par″ə thi″ro troґfik) parathyrotropic …   Medical dictionary

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