hyperparathyroidism (n)

n14076992

type n
lex_filenum 26
def excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood
def can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)
Outgoing links
Hypernym glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis
Antonym hyperparathyroidism → hypoparathyroidism
Incoming links
Hyponym glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis
Antonym hypoparathyroidism → hyperparathyroidism

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