CAL in Healthcare Meaning

The CAL meaning in Healthcare terms is "Calcitonin". There are 1 related meanings of the CAL Healthcare abbreviation.

CAL on Healthcare Full Forms

  1. Calcitonin Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimobranchial body. It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does CAL stand for Healthcare?

    CAL stands for Calcitonin in Healthcare terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Calcitonin in Healthcare?

    The short form of "Calcitonin" is CAL for Healthcare.

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