parathyroid gland
US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
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ghiandola paratiroidea
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.
Il chirurgo ha localizzato attentamente la ghiandola paratiroidea durante l'operazione.
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Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
Problemi con la ghiandola paratiroidea possono portare a squilibri di calcio.