hyperparathyroidism

noun hy·per·para·thy·roid·ism \ ˌhī-pər-ˌper-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm , -ˌpa-rə- \

Definition of hyperparathyroidism

:the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation

Recent Examples of hyperparathyroidism from the Web

Again, many people with hyperparathyroidism get diagnosed without prior knowledge of any symptoms.

— dr. manny alvarez, Fox News, "Are you suffering from a parathyroid condition?," 4 July 2017
Like the thyroid, these can sometimes run on overdrive too, resulting in hyperparathyroidism.

— dr. manny alvarez, Fox News, "Are you suffering from a parathyroid condition?," 4 July 2017
Nearly half had hyperparathyroidism, a serious condition that leads to the leaching of calcium from bone.

— gina kolata, Orange County Register, "Why doctors consider surgery as the last best hope for obese teens," 28 Feb. 2017

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First Known Use of hyperparathyroidism

1917

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