parathyroid gland
US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/

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부갑상선
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.
외과 의사는 수술 중 부갑상선을 신중하게 찾아냈다.
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Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
부갑상선 문제는 칼슘 불균형을 초래할 수 있다.