Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MED-yoo-LAIR-ee) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MED-yoo-LAIR-ee)? Cancer that develops in C cells of the thyroid. The C cells make a hormone (calcitonin) that helps maintain a healthy level of calcium in the blood.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Robert
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