Parathyroid gland

Introduction: Parathyroid gland

Description of Parathyroid gland

Parathyroid gland: One of four pea-sized glands found on the thyroid. The parathyroid hormone produced by these glands increases the calcium level in the blood.
Source: National Institute of Health

Parathyroid gland: any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Parathyroid gland: small paired endocrine glands in the region of the thyroid gland which secrete parathyroid hormone and are concerned with the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
Source: CRISP

Parathyroid gland: Two small paired endocrine glands in the region of the thyroid gland. They secrete parathyroid hormone and are concerned with the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
Source: MESH OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

Parathyroid gland: Two pairs of small oval-shaped glands located in the front and the base of the NECK and adjacent to the two lobes of THYROID GLAND. They secrete PARATHYROID HORMONE that regulates the balance of CALCIUM; PHOSPHORUS; and MAGNESIUM in the body.
Source: MeSH 2007

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Parathyroid gland as an Organ

Parathyroid gland (organ): The parathyroid glands are an endocrine glands located in the anterior neck...more »

Parathyroid gland (organ): The parathyroid glands are four pea-sized glands located on the thyroid gland in the neck . Occasionally, a person is born... (Source: excerpt from Hyperparathyroidism: NIDDK)

Parathyroid gland (organ): See Parathyroid gland (organ information).

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