parotin

par·o·tin

(par'ō-tin), A globulin obtained from parotid glands that causes hypocalcemia, has effects on mesenchymal tissues, produces first leukopenia and then leukocytosis, and promotes calcification of dentin. Synonym(s): salivary gland hormone

parotin

A crude parotid gland extract, which was believed to have hormonal activity as it induced hypocalcaemia, leukocytosis and promoted dentin calcification.

par·o·tin

(par'ō-tin) A globulin obtained from parotid glands that causes hypocalcemia, and promotes calcification of dentin.