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Antonyms
Etymology
1. hyperparathyroidism
noun. 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).
Synonyms
- adenosis
- gland disease
- glandular disorder
Antonyms
- hyperthyroidism
- hypothyroidism
- glandular disease
- adenosis
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- hyper- (English)
- ὑπέρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- parathyroid (English)
- para- (English)
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Sentences with hyperparathyroidism
1. Noun, singular or mass
If you have this condition, consult your doctor about good nutrition and what you can do to stay healthy with hyperparathyroidism.