Parathyroid

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Parathyroid
TermParathyroid
Short definitionParathyrine - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-THY-rin) A substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. An above-average amount of parathyrin causes high levels of calcium in the blood and can be a sign of disease. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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parathyroid - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-THY-royd. . . ) One of four pea-sized glands on the surface of the thyroid. The parathyroid hormone produced by these glands increases the level of calcium in the blood

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