Parathyroid glands
Medical term · P
Glands responsible for releasing a hormone that controls calcium levels and influences bone loss and growth.
Word parts
parathyroid = para- + thyroid/o
- para-Beside, near.
- thyroid/o, thyr/oThyroid gland.
Medical term · P
Glands responsible for releasing a hormone that controls calcium levels and influences bone loss and growth.
parathyroid = para- + thyroid/o