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Parathyroid Gland
see synonyms of parathyroid glandNoun
1. parathyroid, parathyroid gland
any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
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Parathyroid Gland
see synonyms of parathyroid glandnoun
any one of the small egg-shaped endocrine glands situated near or embedded within the thyroid gland: they secrete parathyroid hormone
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Parathyroid Gland
see synonyms of parathyroid glandn.
Any of usually four small kidney-shaped glands that lie in pairs near or within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland and secrete parathyroid hormone.
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