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• Parathyroidectomy
  |Term=Parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy - {{Pronunciation}} (PAYR-uh-THY-roy-DEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove one or
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• Parathyroidectomy
  |Term=Parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy - {{Pronunciation}} (PAYR-uh-THY-roy-DEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove one or
  609 bytes (80 words) - 20:17, 10 January 2023
• Parathyroid adenoma
  ...beside", and "thyroid" referring to the [[thyroid gland]]. "Adenoma" comes from the Greek "aden" meaning "gland" and "-oma" denoting a tumor or growth. ...a usually involves surgical removal of the adenoma, a procedure known as [[parathyroidectomy]]. In some cases, medication may be used to manage symptoms or lower calciu
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• Renal osteodystrophy
  ...ome stage of chronic kidney disease. The term "renal osteodystrophy" comes from the Greek words for "kidney", "bone", and "formation". ...maintain calcium and phosphorus balance. The kidneys convert [[vitamin D]] from the skin and diet into its active form. When the kidneys are damaged, they
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• Endocrine surgery
  ...the internal secretion function of these glands. The term "surgery" comes from the Greek word "χειρουργία" (cheirourgia), meaning "hand work". * [[Parathyroidectomy]]: The surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands.
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• Parathyroid gland
  The term "parathyroid" was coined in the 19th century, and it comes from the Greek words ''para'', meaning "beside", and ''thyreos'', denoting "shie .... PTH increases blood calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from the large reservoir contained in the bones. In addition, PTH increases gast
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• Sestamibi parathyroid scan
  The term "Sestamibi" is derived from the chemical compound '''technetium (99mTc) sestamibi''', which is used as * [[Parathyroidectomy]]: The surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands.
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• Parathyroid carcinoma
  The term "parathyroid" is derived from the Greek words "para," meaning "beside," and "thyroid," referring to the t * [[Parathyroidectomy]]
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• Hypoparathyroidism
  '''Hypoparathyroidism''' (/ˌhaɪpoʊˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/; from Greek ''hypo''- meaning "under", ''para''- meaning "beside", and ''thyroid' The term "Hypoparathyroidism" is derived from the Greek words ''hypo'' (meaning under), ''para'' (meaning beside), and ''
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• Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
  The term "tertiary" is derived from the Latin word "tertiarius," meaning "of third rank," and "hyperparathyroid * [[Parathyroidectomy]]
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• Primary hyperparathyroidism
  ...[thyroid gland]]. The term "primary" is used to distinguish this condition from secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, which are caused by other under * [[Parathyroidectomy]]
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• Parathyroid neoplasm
  ...ide," and "thyroid," referring to the thyroid gland. "Neoplasm" is derived from the Greek "neo," meaning "new," and "plasma," meaning "formation" or "creat * [[Parathyroidectomy]]
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• Secondary hyperparathyroidism
  The term "secondary hyperparathyroidism" is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "over", "para" meaning "beside", "thyroid" ...or [[Crohn's disease]], where the intestines do not absorb enough calcium from the diet, and certain medications, such as those used to treat seizures.
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• Glossary of medicine
  * [[Afterbirth]] - the placenta and membranes that are eliminated from the woman's uterus following the birth of a child ...tesis]] - a procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the mother’s womb in order to detect abnormalities of the fetus
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