English
Etymology
para- + thyroid
Adjective
parathyroid
- Situated near the thyroid gland.
- Pertaining to the parathyroid glands or their extracts.
Derived terms
parathyroid gland
parathyroidectomy
Noun
parathyroid (plural parathyroids)
- The parathyroid gland.
- A parathyroid hormone.
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