teriparatide

English

Etymology

From teri- (of unknown origin) +‎ para(thyroid) +‎ -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

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Pronunciation

Noun

teriparatide (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A recombinant form of parathyroid hormone, used in the treatment of some forms of osteoporosis.
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