parathyroid gland

US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
"parathyroid gland" picture
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bijschildklier

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.
De chirurg lokaliseerde zorgvuldig de bijschildklier tijdens de operatie.
Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
Problemen met de bijschildklier kunnen leiden tot calciumonbalans.