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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An abnormal increase in parathyroid gland activity. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cretinismgland

Antonyms

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hypoparathyroidism

Etymology

From hyper- + parathyroid + -ism.

Related phrases

parathyroid gland

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