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

    From Wiktionary

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