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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
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First Known Use of PARATHYROIDECTOMY
1903
Medical Dictionary
parathyroidectomy
noun para·thy·roid·ec·to·my \-ˌrȯid-ˈek-tə-mē\
plural para·thy·roid·ec·to·mies
Medical Definition of PARATHYROIDECTOMY
: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands
—para·thy·roid·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective
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