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 | ||
Antonyms | hypoparathyroidism | ||