Forteo is a man-made form of a hormone called parathyroid that exists naturally in the body. Forteo increases bone density and increases bone strength to help prevent fractures. Forteo is used to treat osteoporosis in men and women who have a high risk of bone fracture.
pod â(plural pods). ( 1 botany) a seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers). 2  a small vehicle, especially used in emergency situations. ( 3 obsolete, Britain, dialect) A bag; a pouch.
At stage R4 a pod is 3/4 inch long at one of the four uppermost nodes on the main stem with a fully developed leaf. Plants at R4 are 28 to 39 inches tall and are in the V13 to V20 stage. This period is characterized by rapid pod growth and by beginning seed development.