Hyperparathyroidism is overactivity of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium and phosphate levels and helps to maintain these levels. Excessive PTH secretion may be due to problems in the glands themselves, in which case it is referred to as primary hyperparath...
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Abnormally increased parathyroid gland activity that affects, and is affected by,
plasma calcium
concentration.
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abnormal increase in the secretion of parathyroid hormone by one or more parathyroid glands (see parathyroid gland). The oversecretion is usually ... [3 related articles]
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A condition in which the parathyroid gland (one of four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid) makes too much parathyroid hormone. This causes a loss of calcium from the bones and an increased level of calcium in the blood. Symptoms include bone pain and kidney problems.
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The over production of parathormone by the parathyroid glands. Usually secondary to an adenoma (an unregulated glandular tumour that produces parathormone in an increased quantity). Laboratory studies show an elevated calcium in the blood. most patients are without symptoms. Symptoms in more advanced cases include lethargy, confusion, nausea, bone ...
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(hi″pәr-par″ә-thi´roid-iz-әm) abnormally increased activity of the parathyroid gland; it may be either primary or secondary. Since hyperparathyroidism is a common cause of increased calcium levels, hypercalcemia discovered during routine testing often leads to diagnosis of the condition. An exces...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-par′ă-thī′royd-izm Definitions: 1. A condition due to an increase in the secretion of the parathyroids, causing elevated serum calcium, decreased serum phosphorus, and increased excretion of both calcium and phosphorus, calcium stones and sometimes generalized osteitis fibrosa c...
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Our Hyperparathyroidism Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism: Too much parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This can cause bone resorption and osteoporosis, calcium deposits in the kidneys, muscular weakness, n...
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Hyperactivity of one or more parathyroid glands.
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[
n] - excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood
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over-activity of the parathyroid glands, which increases calcium levels in the blood (called hypercalcaemia) and decreases calcium in bones (causing osteoporosis)
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overactivity of the parathyroid gland, characterized by softening of the bones, with consequent pain, tenderness, and a tendency to spontaneous fractures, and by muscular weakness and abdominal cramps.
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