calciclase

/kælˈsɪklɔʊseɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of calcitonin receptor agonist used in treating conditions such as primary hyperparathyroidism and mediastinal neuroendocrine tumors.

“The doctor prescribed calciclase for her patient with primary hyperparathyroidism.”

Synonyms

  • CIN-8
  • calcitonin receptor agonist

Antonyms

  • calcitonin receptor antagonist