parathyroid

/ˌpɛrəˈθaɪrɔɪd/
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Other forms: parathyroids

Definitions of parathyroid
  1. noun
    any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
    synonyms: parathyroid gland
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    type of:
    ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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