Calcium levels in the bloodstream are regulated by PTH, vitamin D, and calcitonin. Hypercalcemia can vary in severity and in chronicity. The main cause of hypercalcemia is hyperparathyroidism. Malignancies may be associated with hypercalcemia, and the presence of hypercalcemia usually heralds a worse prognosis. The signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia can be remembered by the phrase moans, stones, groans, and bones..
144; 3 Binn. 228, n.; 1 Yeates, 261. PROTEST, legislation. A declaration made by one or more members of a legislative body that they do not agree with some act or resolution of the body; it is usual to add the reasons which the protestants have for such a dissent. PROTEST, contracts.
1 Most new laws passed by Parliament result from proposals made by the government. 2  Proposals aim to shape society or address particular problems. 3  Normally, they are created over a period of time.