Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hypoparathyroidism | Yes | No | No | No |
hyperparathyroidism | Yes | No | No | No |
hypoparathyroidism (noun) | hyperparathyroidism (noun) |
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inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood | excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) |