parathyroidectomy
noun
para·thy·roid·ec·to·my ˌper-ə-ˌthī-ˌrȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē 
ˌpa-rə-
plural parathyroidectomies
: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands
parathyroidectomized
ˌper-ə-ˌthī-ˌrȯi-ˈdek-tə-ˌmīzd
adjective ˌpa-rə-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The left-hander’s season began with a parathyroidectomy during spring training to alleviate hyperparathyroidism. 
Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 15 May 2021
Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 15 May 2021 Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
parathyroidectomy
noun
para·thy·roid·ec·to·my -ˌrȯid-ˈek-tə-mē
plural parathyroidectomies
: partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands
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