hyperparathyroidism
/ˌhaɪpərˌpɛrəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition in which the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing high calcium levels in the blood.
- Treatment for hyperparathyroidism may include surgery to remove the overactive gland.
- The doctor diagnosed her with hyperparathyroidism after noticing her calcium levels were very high.
- Hyperparathyroidism can lead to kidney stones and bone weakness if left untreated.
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