Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Medium
Hyperparathyroidism
Meaning: Overactivity of the four small glands in the neck that regulate calcium, leading to high blood calcium levels.
In practice: Kidney stones and high calcium were caused by primary hyperparathyroidism.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
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