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hypoparathyroidism

Definition of hypoparathyroidism

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • diminished concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, which causes deficiencies of calcium and phosphorus compounds in the blood and results in muscular spasms.

Derivatives

hypoparathyroid

adjective

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