parathyroid gland

US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
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副甲状腺

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.
外科医は手術中に慎重に副甲状腺の位置を特定した。
Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
副甲状腺の問題はカルシウムの不均衡を引き起こす可能性がある。