Associations to the word «Hyperparathyroidism»

Wiktionary

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, noun. (medicine) An abnormal increase in parathyroid gland activity

Dictionary definition

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, noun. 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).

Wise words

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Alexander Pope