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Definition of Parathyroid gland

1. Noun. Any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland.

Definition of Parathyroid gland

1. Noun. (anatomy) Any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone. ¹

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Medical Definition of Parathyroid gland

1. Four small endocrine glands lying close or embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. They secrete the hormone parathormone. (27 Sep 1997)

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