parathyroid gland

US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
"parathyroid gland" picture
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a small endocrine gland in the neck that secretes parathyroid hormone and regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood

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The surgeon carefully located the parathyroid gland during the operation.
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Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
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parathyroid
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