Noun: hypoparathyroidism
- Inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low blood calcium levels
"Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include muscle cramps and numbness"
Derived forms: hypoparathyroidisms
Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
Antonym: hyperparathyroidism
Encyclopedia: Hypoparathyroidism