parathyroid gland

US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
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glándula paratiroides

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.
El cirujano localizó cuidadosamente la glándula paratiroides durante la operación.
Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
Los problemas con la glándula paratiroides pueden llevar a desequilibrios de calcio.