1. parathyroid - Noun
2. parathyroid - Adjective
any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
Source: WordNetEndocrine surgery main General surgeons are trained to remove all or part of the thyroid and parathyroid glands in the neck and the adrenal glands just above each kidney in the abdomen. Source: Internet
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition where the parathyroid glands (four small endocrine glands located next to the gland) are underfunctioning. Source: Internet
Hyperparathyroidism is a medical condition related to the parathyroid glands, in which over active parathyroid glands cause abnormally high levels of parathyroid hormone (also known as parathormone or PTH) to circulate in the blood. Source: Internet
I had two parathyroid adenomas removed a few months ago, and the Drs there recommend Citrical for life. Source: Internet
Mild vitamin D insufficiency is associated with increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) production. Source: Internet
The parathyroid chief cells secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to a fall in the plasma ionized calcium level; the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland secrete calcitonin in response to a rise in the plasma ionized calcium level. Source: Internet