parathyroid gland
US /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˌpær.əˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ˌɡlænd/
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glândula paratireoide
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.
O cirurgião localizou cuidadosamente a glândula paratireoide durante a operação.
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Problems with the parathyroid gland can lead to calcium imbalances.
Problemas com a glândula paratireoide podem levar a desequilíbrios de cálcio.