hyperparathyroidism

[ hahy-per-par-uh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperparathyroidism¹

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

Example Sentences

Oppressive conditions, with the heat index into the low triple digits, presented an especially demanding challenge for Lester, who has dealt with fatigue and excessive perspiration stemming from hyperparathyroidism.

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A meeting with an endocrinologist over the winter yielded a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism, leading to a corrective procedure.

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His operation was March 5 for hyperparathyroidism, which can affect the amount of calcium levels in the bloodstream and lead to someone tiring easily.

From Seattle Times

He consulted with an endocrinologist this winter, was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism last week, then underwent surgery in New York to remove one of his four parathyroid glands.

From Washington Post

"This thing" turned out to be hyperparathyroidism, which can affect the amount of calcium levels in the bloodstream and lead to someone tiring easily.

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