Glossary. Calcitonin is a hormone known to participate in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. In mammals, the major source of calcitonin is from the parafollicular or C cells in the thyroid gland, but it is also synthesized in a wide variety of other tissues, including the lung and intestinal tract.
Statistics and Probability Dictionary. Select a term from the dropdown text box. The online statistics glossary will display a definition, plus links to other related web pages. Sample Space. A sample space is a set of elements that represents all possible outcomes of a statistical experiment .
Personal Space Law and Legal Definition. Personal space is an approximate area surrounding an individual in which other people should not physically violate in order for them to feel comfortable and secure. It is the zone around individuals which they regard as psychologically theirs. The amount of personal space required for any given person is subjective.