hypoparathyroidism
noun
hy·po·para·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pō-ˌper-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm 
-ˌpa-rə-
: an endocrine disorder that is marked by a deficiency of parathyroid hormone resulting in hypocalcemia and that is characterized especially by muscle weakness and cramps, tingling or numbness of the lips, hands, or feet, and sometimes tetany
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Several other medical conditions, such as hypoparathyroidism and genetic deficiencies, can also cause hyperphosphatemia.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
To check for hypoparathyroidism, your doctor may also order another blood test that measures phosphorus, magnesium, and parathyroid hormone and a urine test.⁹
Treatment
Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the calcium deficiency and what's causing it.
—Sandra Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2024
The episode began early last month when the drug maker pulled Natpara, which was approved four years ago to treat hypoparathyroidism, a rare endocrine disorder that can lead to heart failure and death.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 18 Oct. 2019
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024
To check for hypoparathyroidism, your doctor may also order another blood test that measures phosphorus, magnesium, and parathyroid hormone and a urine test.⁹
Treatment
Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the calcium deficiency and what's causing it.
—Sandra Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2024
The episode began early last month when the drug maker pulled Natpara, which was approved four years ago to treat hypoparathyroidism, a rare endocrine disorder that can lead to heart failure and death.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 18 Oct. 2019
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“Hypoparathyroidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypoparathyroidism. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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hypoparathyroidism
noun
hy·po·para·thy·roid·ism
-ˌpar-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm
: an endocrine disorder that is marked by a deficiency of parathyroid hormone resulting in hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia and that is characterized especially by muscle weakness and cramps, tingling or numbness of the lips, hands, or feet, fatigue, and sometimes tetany compare pseudohypoparathyroidism
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