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Parathyroid Diseases
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Definition
: Pathological processes of the PARATHYROID GLANDS. They usually manifest as hypersecretion or hyposecretion of PARATHYROID HORMONE that regulates the balance of CALCIUM; PHOSPHORUS; and MAGNESIUM in the body.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Examples
Hyperparathyroidism
;
Hypoparathyroidism
;
Parathyroid Neoplasms
Other names
Parathyroid Disorder; Parathyroid Disease; Disorders, Parathyroid; Disorder, Parathyroid; Diseases, Parathyroid; Disease, Parathyroid; Parathyroid Disorders