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hyperparathyroidism
noun hy·per·para·thy·roid·ism \-ˌper-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm, -ˌpa-rə-\
Definition of HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
: the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation
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First Known Use of HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
1917
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hyperparathyroidism
noun hy·per·para·thy·roid·ism \-ˌpar-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm\
Medical Definition of HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
: the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation
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