English Explanatory Dictionary

teriparatide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈpɛɹ.əˌtaɪd/

Word forms

teriparatide

Etymology

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

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