hyperparathyroidism

hy·per·par·a·thy·roid·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-par-uh-thahy-roi-diz-uh m]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˌpær əˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-par-uh-thahy-roi-diz-uh m]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˌpær əˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm/

Definitions of hyperparathyroidism word

noun hyperparathyroidism 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. 1
noun hyperparathyroidism An abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium. 1
noun hyperparathyroidism (medicine) An abnormal increase in parathyroid gland activity. 0

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Origin of hyperparathyroidism

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; hyper- + parathyroid + -ism

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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