hyperparathyroidism

noun

hy·​per·​para·​thy·​roid·​ism ˌhī-pər-ˌper-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm How to pronounce hyperparathyroidism (audio)
-ˌpa-rə-
: the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation

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Certain medical conditions, such as chronic diarrhea, rare genetic disorders of phosphorus metabolism, hyperparathyroidism, kidney tubule defects, and diabetic ketoacidosis, as well as critical illness, can also cause phosphorus deficiencies. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024 Low phosphate is commonly found in unusual kidney diseases or hyperparathyroidism, but some gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases may also cause a low phosphate level. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 June 2023

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1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hyperparathyroidism was in 1917

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hyperparathyroidism

noun
hy·​per·​para·​thy·​roid·​ism -ˌpar-ə-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce hyperparathyroidism (audio)
: the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation

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