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Noun: hyperparathyroidism  ,hI-pur,per-u'thI-roy,di-zum [N. Amer], ,hI-pur,pa-ru'thI-roy,di-zum [Brit]
  1. 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)

Derived forms: hyperparathyroidisms

Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder

Antonym: hypoparathyroidism

Encyclopedia: Hyperparathyroidism, primary

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