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parathyroid

[ par-uh-thahy-roid ]

adjective

  1. situated near the thyroid gland.


parathyroid

/ ËŒ±èæ°ùəˈθ²¹Éª°ùɔɪ»å /

adjective

  1. situated near the thyroid gland
  2. of or relating to the parathyroid glands
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of parathyroid1

First recorded in 1895–1900; para- 1 + thyroid
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The presumed relationship between vitamin D and parathyroid levels has not held up in subsequent research, Dr. Rosen said.

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Two weeks ago, while home recovering from a surgery on my parathyroid glands, I took a sip of coffee and realized I couldn’t taste it.

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The Kansas Democrat revealed the diagnosis on Friday, saying she tested for the virus after undergoing an unrelated outpatient parathyroid surgery.

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She said she was tested after undergoing outpatient surgery involving the parathyroid glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the blood.

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In his first three starts, Lester allowed four runs across 16 innings on the heels of parathyroid surgery during spring training to help alleviate fatigue associated with high blood calcium levels.

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