Alternative names for calcitonin CT; thyrocalcitonin. What is calcitonin? Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells (commonly known as C-cells) of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone. This means that it acts to reduce calcium levels in the blood.
Definition of sanctification. 1  1 : an act of sanctifying. 2  2a : the state of being sanctifiedb : the state of growing in divine grace as a result of Christian commitment after baptism or conversion.
Death (personification) A statue of Death in the Cathedral of Trier. Death, also known as the Grim Reaper, is frequently imagined as a personified force, due to its prominent place in human culture. In some mythologies, the Grim Reaper causes the victim's death by coming to collect them.