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parathyroid
[ par-uh-thahy-roid ]
noun
parathyroid
/ ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd /
adjective
- situated near the thyroid gland
- of or relating to the parathyroid glands
noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of parathyroid1
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Example Sentences
With this idea Ingier added thyroid, hypophysis, thymus and parathyroid to the food of guinea-pigs, or gave it parenterally.
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