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Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Medical Definition: | A hereditary condition clinically resembling HYPOPARATHYROIDISM, but caused by failure of response to rather than deficiency of parathyroid hormones. It is characterized by hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia, and is commonly associated with short stature, obesity, short metacarpals, and ectopic calcification. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Guide Notes: | a metab bone dis; do not confuse with PSEUDOPSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM |
Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism - A genetically related form of PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM characterized by the same features except for the abnormal response to parathyroid hormone. |
Pseudohypoparathyroidism Medical Definitions and Terms
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