Definition of hypoparathyroidism
: deficiency of parathyroid hormone in the body; also : the resultant abnormal state marked by low serum calcium and a tendency to chronic tetany
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1910
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1910
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hy·po·para·thy·roid·ism
\-ˌpar-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm\
Medical Definition of hypoparathyroidism
: deficiency of parathyroid hormone in the body; also : the resultant abnormal state marked by low serum calcium and a tendency to chronic tetany
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