| calcitonin | (noun) thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone | Synonyms: thyrocalcitonin |
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| capacitor | (noun) an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge | Synonyms: capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser |
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| citole | (noun) a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings | Synonyms: cither, cithern, cittern, gittern |
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| excitotoxin | (noun) any of a group of neurologically active compounds, such as glutamate and aspartame, that have detrimental excitatory effects on the central nervous system when taken in high concentrations. | - |
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| felicitousness | (noun) pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) | Synonyms: felicity |
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| solicitor | (noun) a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents | - |
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| (noun) a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes | Synonyms: canvasser |
| solicitorship | (noun) the position of solicitor | - |
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| solicitousness | (noun) a feeling of excessive concern | Synonyms: solicitude |
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| thyrocalcitonin | (noun) thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone | Synonyms: calcitonin |
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