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parathyroid gland

/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd ɡlænd/

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/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd ɡlænd/C1formalmedical
  • ruНебольшие эндокринные железы, расположенные в области шеи, обычно позади щитовидной железы, которые вырабатывают паратиреоидный гормон для регуляции уровня кальция в крови и костях.

Small endocrine glands located in the neck, typically behind the thyroid gland, that produce parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.

  1. C1formal

    A small endocrine gland located in the neck, usually behind the thyroid gland, that produces parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood.

    ruЭндокринная железа

    • The surgeon carefully removed the damaged parathyroid gland.
    • Parathyroid glands play a crucial role in calcium homeostasis.
    • An overactive parathyroid gland can lead to hypercalcemia.