parathyroid gland

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von parathyroid gland im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch: paratiroid bezi; paratiorit bezi

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von parathyroid gland im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: Any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone; any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland; Any of usually four small kidney-shaped glands that lie in pairs near or within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland and secrete parathyroid hormone. Endocrine gland, two to eight of which are embedded in each side of the thyroid gland. It secretes parathyroid hormone, which regulates blood calcium and phosphorus levels. When calcium in body fluids drops, increased hormone secretion releases calcium from bone into the bloodstream (see calcium deficiency). The hormone also increases excretion of phosphate in the urine, lowering blood concentrations, and may play a role in magnesium metabolism. When thyroid removal is required, the parathyroid glands must be separated out and left in place. See also endocrine system
parathyroid glands: plural form of parathyroid gland
The parathyroid gland: parathyroid

parathyroid gland

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par·a·thy·roid gland

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