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parathyroid

pa·rat·hy·roid

uncommon

noun

1.

any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland

Synonyms

Origin

From para- + thyroid.

Phrases

  • parathyroid gland
  • parathyroid hormone

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