hyperparathyroidism

American  

[hahy-per-par-uh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm] / ˌhaɪ pərˌpær əˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm /

noun

Pathology.

1. overactivity of the parathyroid gland, characterized by softening of the bones, with consequent pain, tenderness, and a tendency to spontaneous fractures, and by muscular weakness and abdominal cramps.

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Etymology

Origin of hyperparathyroidism

First recorded in 1915–20; hyper- + parathyroid + -ism

Example Sentences

Oppressive conditions, with the heat index into the low triple digits, presented an especially demanding challenge for Lester, who has dealt with fatigue and excessive perspiration stemming from hyperparathyroidism.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

Nearly half had hyperparathyroidism, a serious condition that leads to the leaching of calcium from bone.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2017

She was there to get her hyperparathyroidism checked.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2014

Hypercalcemia, or abnormally high calcium blood levels, is seen in primary hyperparathyroidism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Abnormally high activity of the parathyroid gland can cause hyperparathyroidism, a disorder caused by an overproduction of PTH that results in excessive calcium reabsorption from bone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013