Parathyroid Glands
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Two small paired endocrine glands in the region of the thyroid gland. They secrete parathyroid hormone and are concerned with the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. |
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/surg: consider also PARATHYROIDECTOMY |
Parathyroid Glands Definitions and Terms
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