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hyperparathyroidism
/,haɪpər,pærə'θaɪrɔɪ,dɪzəm/ · haɪpərpærəθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm
Hyperparathyroidism has 7 syllables: hy · per · par · a · thy · roid · ism.
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noun. Excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis).
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