Definition of Hypoparathyroidism

1. Noun. Inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood.

Generic synonyms: Adenosis, Gland Disease, Glandular Disease, Glandular Disorder
Antonyms: Hyperparathyroidism

Medical Definition of Hypoparathyroidism

1. A term which describes the abnormally low production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. Hypoparathyroidism may be congenital or occur in association with another disorder (autoimmune disease, haemochromatosis). Common symptoms are those of low blood calcium: muscle spasms, tetany, facial grimacing, laryngeal spasm and seizures. (11 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypoparathyroidism

hyponychial
hyponychium
hyponychon
hyponym
hyponymies
hyponyms
hyponymy
hypooncotic
hypoorthocytosis
hypoosmotic
hypoovarianism
Hypopachus
hypopancreatism
hypopancreorrhoea
hypoparathyroidism (current term)
hypoparathyroidism (current term)
hypoparathyroidism syndrome
hypoparathyroid tetany
hypopepsia
hypoperistalsis
hypophalangism
hypopharyngeal diverticulum
hypopharynges
hypopharynx
hypopharynx
hypopharynxes
hypophonesis
hypophonia
hypophoria
hypophosphataemia

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