Adjective modifier

• superior: Embryology The superior parathyroids are derived from the fourth branchial pouches and the inferior parathyroids from the third branchial pouches.

• inferior: Embryology The superior parathyroids are derived from the fourth branchial pouches and the inferior parathyroids from the third branchial pouches.

Modifies a noun

• adenoma: These features were not observed in patients with sporadic primary parathyroid adenomas.

• gland: The parathyroid glands are four small oval bodies located on each corner of the thyroid gland.

• hormone: The glands produce parathyroid hormone, which helps control the level of calcium in the blood.

• carcinoma: PATIENTS: Eighteen patients treated for parathyroid carcinoma from 1966 to 1999.

• tumor: Mortality seemed to be related to delayed resection of the parathyroid tumor.

• tumor: Excess PTH secretion may be due to hyperparathyroidism, which is most frequently caused by a benign parathyroid tumor.

Noun used with modifier

• serum: A reversible elevation of serum parathyroid hormone may occur.