parathyroidectomy
noun
para·thy·roid·ec·to·my
ˌper-ə-ˌthī-ˌrȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē 
ˌpa-rə-
plural parathyroidectomies
: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands
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He was referred for surgical removal of the abnormal gland (parathyroidectomy), the definitive treatment for this condition.
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Damon Tweedy, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2017
The left-hander’s season began with a parathyroidectomy during spring training to alleviate hyperparathyroidism.
—Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 15 May 2021
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Damon Tweedy, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2017
The left-hander’s season began with a parathyroidectomy during spring training to alleviate hyperparathyroidism.
—Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 15 May 2021
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“Parathyroidectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parathyroidectomy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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parathyroidectomy
noun
para·thy·roid·ec·to·my
-ˌrȯid-ˈek-tə-mē
plural parathyroidectomies
: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands
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