parathyroid glands

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

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

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

The veteran lefty also missed part of spring training for surgery to remove one of his four parathyroid glands.

From Washington Post

He consulted with an endocrinologist this winter, was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism last week, then underwent surgery in New York to remove one of his four parathyroid glands.

From Washington Post

SBS is a potentially fatal gastrointestinal disorder that can leave patients dependent on intravenous feeding, while hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disease cause by absent or damaged parathyroid glands.

From Reuters