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.
Law of first mention. We know that sanctification means 'to set-apart' from the pictures/letters in the word, but also from the first time it is used in the Tanakh. The 'law of first mention' states that the first time a word is used in the Scriptures, it almost always carries that same primary definition throughout.