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parathyroids — These are several minute glandular masses embedded in the lower edge of the thyroid gland. They produce Parathyroid Hormone, part of the calcium phosphorus control system. Calcium levels in the blood MUST be within a narrow band of safety. If… … Herbal-medical glossary
Parathyroids, hypoplasia of the thymus and — Also known as the DiGeorge syndrome (DGS), this disorder is characterized by (1) low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) due to underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the parathyroid glands needed to control calcium; (2) underdevelopment (hypoplasia)… … Medical dictionary
Hypoplasia of the thymus and parathyroids — Also known as the DiGeorge syndrome (DGS), this disorder is characterized by (1) low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) due to underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the parathyroid glands needed to control calcium; (2) underdevelopment (hypoplasia)… … Medical dictionary
Thymus and parathyroids, hypoplasia of — Also known as the DiGeorge syndrome (DGS), this disorder is characterized by (1) low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) due to underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the parathyroid glands needed to control calcium; (2) underdevelopment (hypoplasia)… … Medical dictionary
Hypoparathyroidism — Classification and external resources ICD 10 E20, E89.2, P71.4 … Wikipedia
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Thyroidectomy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 06.3 06.5 MeSH … Wikipedia
Technetium (99mTc) sestamibi — MIBI scan redirects here. For the MIBG scan, see Iobenguane. Technetium (99mTc) sestamibi Systematic ( … Wikipedia
endocrine system — n the glands and parts of glands that produce endocrine secretions, help to integrate and control bodily metabolic activity, and include esp. the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, islets of Langerhans, ovaries, and testes * * * the… … Medical dictionary
Thyroid — Infobox Anatomy Name = Thyroid Latin = glandula thyroidea GraySubject = 272 GrayPage = 1269 Caption = Endocrine system Caption2 = Thyroid and parathyroid. Precursor = 4th Branchial pouch System = endocinal jubachina system Artery = superior… … Wikipedia
