Parathyroid Glands
| Medical Definition: |
Two small paired endocrine glands in the region of the thyroid gland. They secrete parathyroid hormone and are concerned with the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. |
| Guide Notes: |
/surg: consider also PARATHYROIDECTOMY |
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