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parathyroid glands

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  1. A set of four small glands on the undersurface of the thyroid gland that function in the endocrine system. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.


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Two weeks ago, while home recovering from a surgery on my parathyroid glands, I took a sip of coffee and realized I couldn’t taste it.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2021

She said she was tested after undergoing outpatient surgery involving the parathyroid glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the blood.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2021

The disease, an overactivity in the parathyroid glands, can cause elevated levels of calcium in the blood and bone loss.

From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2014

Figure 17.15 Parathyroid Glands The small parathyroid glands are embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Aquino has said his predecessor’s problems with her parathyroid glands don’t require treatment abroad and offered to fly in specialists for Arroyo.

From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 18, 2011

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