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parathyroid definition

para·thy·roid (-t̸hī′ro̵id′)

adjective

  1. situated alongside or near the thyroid gland
  2. designating or of any of usually four small, oval glands on or near the thyroid gland that secrete parathormone

Etymology: para- + thyroid

noun

a parathyroid gland

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parathyroid Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • superior: 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.

Noun used with modifier

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