1. Excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)

Derived forms: hyperparathyroidisms

Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder

Antonym: hypoparathyroidism

Encyclopedia: Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism, secondary Hyperparathyroidism, primary

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