parathyroidectomy

noun para·thy·roid·ec·to·my \-ˌrȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē\

plural para·thy·roid·ec·to·mies

Definition of PARATHYROIDECTOMY

: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands

— para·thy·roid·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective

1903

Medical Dictionary

noun para·thy·roid·ec·to·my \-ˌrȯid-ˈek-tə-mē\

plural para·thy·roid·ec·to·mies

: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands

—para·thy·roid·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective

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