Hyperparathyroidism
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| Hyperparathyroidism | |
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| Term | Hyperparathyroidism |
| Short definition | overactivity of the parathyroid glands, which increases calcium levels in the blood (called hypercalcemia) and decreases calcium in bones (causing osteoporosis) |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Hyperparathyroidism (definition) overactivity of the parathyroid glands, which increases calcium levels in the blood (called hypercalcemia) and decreases calcium in bones (causing osteoporosis)
==Hyperparathyroidism (overview)==