SINCE 1828
hypoparathyroidism
noun
hy·po·para·thy·roid·ism
| \ ˌhī-pō-ˌper-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm
, -ˌpa-rə-\
, -ˌpa-rə-\
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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hypoparathyroidism
noun
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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