hypoparathyroidism

noun hy·po·para·thy·roid·ism \ˈhī-pō-ˌpa-rə-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm\

Definition of HYPOPARATHYROIDISM

: deficiency of parathyroid hormone in the body; also : the resultant abnormal state marked by low serum calcium and a tendency to chronic tetany

1910

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·po·para·thy·roid·ism \-ˌpar-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm\

: deficiency of parathyroid hormone in the body; also : the resultant abnormal state marked by low serum calcium and a tendency to chronic tetany

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