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.
Pods are produced by plants to help with the delivery of the seeds and to encourage the transportation of the seed away from the parent plant. With many fruits and vegetables, the seed pods are edible and the seed is disbursed in this fashion.