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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

Parathyroid Glands Medical Definitions and Terms

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