Parathyroid

Origin

- + thyroid

Full definition of parathyroid

Adjective

1. Situated near the thyroid gland.
2. Pertaining to the parathyroid glands or their extracts.

Derived terms

• hyperparathyroidism
• hypoparathyroidism
• parathyroid gland
• parathyroidectomy

Noun

1. The parathyroid gland.
2. A parathyroid hormone.