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Definition of 'hyperparathyroidism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) hyperparathyroidism
overactivity of the parathyroid gland, characterized by muscular weakness and softening of the bones.

Etymology: (1940–45)

Definition of 'hyperparathyroidism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) hyperparathyroidism
excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)

Definition of 'hyperparathyroidism'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. hyperparathyroidism
A condition of abnormally elevated output of PARATHYROID HORMONE (or PTH) triggering responses that increase blood CALCIUM. It is characterized by HYPERCALCEMIA and BONE RESORPTION, eventually leading to bone diseases. PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM is caused by parathyroid HYPERPLASIA or PARATHYROID NEOPLASMS. SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM is increased PTH secretion in response to HYPOCALCEMIA, usually caused by chronic KIDNEY DISEASES.

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