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English noun: hyperparathyroidism

1. hyperparathyroidism (state) 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)


Broader (hypernym)adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder


Antonymshypoparathyroidism









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