par·a·thy·roid

[par-uh-thahy-roid] Anatomy.
adjective
1.
situated near the thyroid gland.

Origin:
1895–1900; para-1 + thyroid

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parathyroid (ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  situated near the thyroid gland
2.  of or relating to the parathyroid glands
 
n
3.  See parathyroid gland

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parathyroid par·a·thy·roid (pār'ə-thī'roid)
adj.

  1. Adjacent to the thyroid gland,

  2. Of, relating to, or obtained from the parathyroid glands.

n.
  1. Eithe rof the parathyroid glands.

  2. A parathyroid hormone.

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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of parathyroid cancer.
Vesicles containing colloid have been described as occurring in the parathyroid, but the observation has not been confirmed.
Your doctor may order this test if you have signs of kidney or parathyroid disease.
Parathyroid hormone affects calcium and phosphate levels.
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