Hyperparathyroidism Definition
hī′pər-păr′ə-thī ′ roi-dĭz′əm
noun
A condition in which the parathyroid glands secrete excess parathyroid hormone, causing resorption of calcified bone, elevated serum calcium, decreased serum phosphorus, and increased excretion of both calcium and phosphorus.
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Noun
Singular:
hyperparathyroidism
Plural:
hyperparathyroidismsOrigin of Hyperparathyroidism
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hyper- + parathyroid + -ism
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