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Meaning of HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

Pronunciation:  `hIpur`paru'thIroy`dizum

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 Definition: [n]  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)
 
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 Antonyms: hypoparathyroidism
 
 See Also: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder

 

 

 

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