Parathyroid Definition

părə-thīroid
adjective
Situated alongside or near the thyroid gland.
Webster's New World
Designating or of any of usually four small, oval glands on or near the thyroid gland that secrete parathormone.
Webster's New World
noun
A parathyroid gland.
Webster's New World
A parathyroid hormone.
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Other Word Forms of Parathyroid

Noun

Singular:
parathyroid
Plural:
parathyroids

Origin of Parathyroid

  • para- +"Ž thyroid

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Parathyroid Sentence Examples

  • Individuals with MEN 1 can show symptoms of excessive parathyroid secretion by age five, and almost all individuals with MEN 1 show parathyroid symptoms by age 40.

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

  • Diagram to illustrate parathyroid anatomy (posterior view) - click to enlarge There is variation in the number and location of glands.

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

  • There was a clear dose related increase in parathyroid gland hyperplasia from the lowest dose 400 ppm.

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Words Starting With

PPAPAR

Words Ending With

DIDOID

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