par·a·thy·roid

(păr′ə-thī′roid)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or obtained from the parathyroid glands: a parathyroid extract.

2. Adjacent to the thyroid gland.

1. Any of the parathyroid glands.

2. A parathyroid hormone.

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parathyroid

(ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd)

adj

1. (Anatomy) situated near the thyroid gland

2. (Anatomy) of or relating to the parathyroid glands

(Anatomy) short for parathyroid gland

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

par•a•thy•roid

(ˌpær əˈθaɪ rɔɪd)

adj.

1. situated near the thyroid gland.

2. parathyroid gland.

[1895–1900]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

parathyroid - any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland

parathyroid gland

ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Translations

par·a·thy·roid

n. paratiroides, grupo de glándulas endocrinas pequeñas situadas junto a la tiroides;

___ hormone → hormona ___, reguladora de calcio;

a. paratiroideo-a, localizado-a cerca de la tiroides.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

parathyroid

adj paratiroideo; n (fam) glándula paratiroidea, paratiroides f (fam)

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The cytological findings of aspirated specimens were helpful for the preoperative diagnosis of parathyroid lesions in 4 patients (36.4%).

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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is among the common endocrine disorders caused by excessive production of parathyroid hormone in the presence of elevated serum calcium level.1 It can be caused by single gland adenoma (85-90%),1-3 multi gland disorder (10-15%) or parathyroid carcinoma (5%).

Management of parathyroid adenoma: An institutional review

Depending on the extent of parathyroid gland damage, hypocalcaemia may be transient, resolving within a few months, or permanent, lasting for longer than 1 year, sometimes requiring lifelong oral calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO POST-OPERATIVE HYPOCALCAEMIA AFTER TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY-EXPERIENCE IN A TERTIARY CARE GOVT. HOSPITAL IN EASTERN INDIA

Summary: Parathyroid hormone is a type of hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands.

Parathyroid Hormone Market Insights and Major Trends Encouraging Growth until the End of 2026

Hyperparathyroidism is defined as an increased level of parathyroid hormone and can be classified as primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism.

Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound and Tc-99m MIBI scintigraphy and SPECT/CT for Pre-operative Localization of Parathyroid Adenoma in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Single-Center Comparative Study/Operasyon Oncesi Paratiroid Adenomlarinin Yerini Saptamada Ultrason ve Tc-99m MIBI sintigrafisi ve SPECT/CT Incelemenin Tanisal Degeri

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a result of an excessive autonomous secretion of PTH from one or more parathyroid glands.

Ectopic and Eutopic Located Parathyroid Lesions: Do They Behave Differently? How Can We Monitor Them? What Should We Look for?

The symptoms includes cramps, tingling sensation, paresthesia, tetanic contractions, seizures, muscle spasms, and prolong QT interval prolongation on electrocardiogram.7 The most common cause of postthyroidectomy is injury to parathyroid gland.

Frequency of Hypocalcaemia following Total Thyroidectomy

(2.) Hindie E, Ugur O, Fuster D, O'Doherty M, Grassetto G, Urena P, Kettle A, Gulec SA, Pons F, Rubello D; Parathyroid Task Group of the EANM.

Doughnut Shaped Parathyroid Adenoma/Doughnut Gorunumlu Paratiroid Adenomu

The parathyroid glands are generally located in the cervical region, just behind the thyroid gland.

Robot-assisted endoscopic mediastinal parathyroidectomy

Before the advent of [sup.99m]Tc-Sestamibi, the best management of parathyroid adenoma was four-gland exploration without prior localization.

Sonar guided focused parathyroidectomy under cervical block