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parathyroid
(redirected from parathyroid hormone-related protein, parathyroid hormone-like peptide)

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par·a·thy·roid  (pr-throid)
adj.
Of, relating to, or obtained from the parathyroid glands: a parathyroid extract.
n.
1. The parathyroid gland.
2. A parathyroid hormone.

parathyroid [ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) situated near the thyroid gland
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the parathyroid glands
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) See parathyroid gland
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.parathyroid - any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream


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