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hyperparathyroidism

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

noun

Pathology.

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.

Etymology

Origin of hyperparathyroidism

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

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hyperparathyroidism

Paricalcitol is already approved by the FDA to prevent and treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in people with chronic kidney disease.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

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

In contrast, overproduction of PTH can result in 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

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