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pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism

pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism definition - medical

pseu·do·pseu·do·hy·po·par·a·thy·roid·ism (so͞oˌdō-so͞oˌdō-hīˌpō-părˌə-thīˈroi-dĭzˌəm)

noun
An inherited disorder that closely simulates the symptoms but not the consequences of pseudohypoparathyroidism, thus it has mild or no manifestations of hypoparathyroidism or tetanic convulsions.

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