Parathyroidectomy
noun
A parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands.
The doctor recommended a parathyroidectomy to treat her hyperparathyroidism.
Often appears as...
- total parathyroidectomy
- subtotal parathyroidectomy
Usage tips
Formal
thyroidectomy, surgery, endocrine procedure
noun
A parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands.
The doctor recommended a parathyroidectomy to treat her hyperparathyroidism.
Often appears as...
- total parathyroidectomy
- subtotal parathyroidectomy
Usage tips
Formal
thyroidectomy, surgery, endocrine procedure
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Definition Context
Parathyroidectomy is a specific term rarely encountered outside medical conversations.
In discussions about surgery or conditions affecting calcium levels in the body.
Pro Tip 2/3Understanding Risks
Parathyroidectomy can have side effects, and it's important to discuss them with a healthcare provider.
Consideration of surgical options.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Medical Literature
It is often used in medical journals and articles discussing endocrine health.
Look for peer-reviewed sources.
Pro Tip 1/3Definition Context
Parathyroidectomy is a specific term rarely encountered outside medical conversations.
In discussions about surgery or conditions affecting calcium levels in the body.
Pro Tip 2/3Understanding Risks
Parathyroidectomy can have side effects, and it's important to discuss them with a healthcare provider.
Consideration of surgical options.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Medical Literature
It is often used in medical journals and articles discussing endocrine health.
Look for peer-reviewed sources.
Pro Tip 1/3Definition Context
Parathyroidectomy is a specific term rarely encountered outside medical conversations.
In discussions about surgery or conditions affecting calcium levels in the body.
Pro Tip 2/3Understanding Risks
Parathyroidectomy can have side effects, and it's important to discuss them with a healthcare provider.
Consideration of surgical options.
Pro Tip 3/3Use in Medical Literature
It is often used in medical journals and articles discussing endocrine health.
Look for peer-reviewed sources.
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