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hyperparathyroidism [‚hī·pər‚par·ə′thī‚rȯid‚iz·əm] (medicine) Condition caused by increased functioning of the parathyroid glands. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thirty-one of the drain patients had adenomas, and 6 were hyperparathyroid secondary to hyperplastic glands. To prevent calcium stones that form in hyperparathyroid patients, a surgeon may remove part or all of the parathyroid glands (located in the neck). |
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