Hypoparathyroidism is decreased function of the parathyroid glands with underproduction of parathyroid hormone. This can lead to low levels of calcium in the blood, often causing cramping and twitching of muscles or tetany (involuntary muscle contraction), and several other symptoms. The condition can be inherited, but it is also encountered after...
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inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone, usually caused by accidental surgical removal of large amounts of parathyroid tissue (during thyroid ... [2 related articles]
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<endocrinology> A term which describes the abnormally low production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. ... Hypoparathyroidism may be congenital or occur in association with another disorder (autoimmune disease, haemochromatosis). ... Common symptoms are those of low blood calcium: muscle spasms, tetany, facial grimacing, laryn...
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(hi″po-par″ә-thi´roid-iz-әm) the condition produced by greatly reduced function of the parathyroid glands or by their removal in treatment of hyperparathyroidism. The lack of parathyroid hormone leads to a fall in serum calcium level, which may result in increased excitability of nerves and muscles and...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pō-par′ă-thī′royd-izm Definitions: 1. A condition due to diminution or absence of the secretion of the parathyroid hormones, with low serum calcium and tetany, and sometimes with increased bone density. Synonyms: parathyroid insufficiency
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Our Hypoparathyroidism Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Hypoparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism: Underfunction of the parathyroid glands with deficient production of the hormone parathormone which leads to low blood calcium (hypocalcemia). The parathyroid glands are located adjacent to the thyroid gland. Th...
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Insufficient secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands.
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n] - inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood
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