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Parathyroid hormones Parathyroid hormones
parathyroid hormone or parathormone, a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphate in the body. It has been purified extensively and appears to be a protein containing 84 amino-acid residues, a sequence of which about 33 to 35 are... Read more
parathyroid hormone parathyroid hormone
parathyroid hormone or parathormone, a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphate in the body. It has been purified extensively and appears to be a protein containing 84 amino-acid residues, a sequence of which about 33 to 35 are... Read more
parathyroid glands parathyroid glands
parathyroid glands , four small endocrine bodies, located behind the thyroid gland, that govern calcium and phosphorus metabolism. These four masses of tissue (each about the size of a pea) are difficult to distinguish from the thyroid and are often embedded in it. Consequently, before their... Read more
Hypoparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism Definition Hypoparathyroidism is the result of a decrease in production of parathyroid hormones by the parathyroid glands located behind the thyroid glands in the neck. The result is a low level of calcium in the blood. Description Parathyroid glands consist of four pea-shaped... Read more
Parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy Definition Parathyroidectomy is the removal of one or more parathyroid glands. A person usually has four parathyroid glands, although the exact number may vary from three to seven. The glands are located in the neck, in front of the Adam's apple,... Read more
Calcitonin Calcitonin
Calcitonin Definition Calcitonin is a hormone involved in regulating calcium metabolism. The hormone calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland. A synthetic human product is available. Purpose Calcitonin is often ordered for cancer patients experiencing bone paindue to... Read more
tetany tetany
tetany , condition of mineral imbalance in the body that results in severe muscle spasms. Tetany occurs when the concentration of calcium ions (Ca ++ ) in extracellular fluids such as plasma falls below normal. The nervous system becomes increasingly excitable, and nerves discharge spontaneously,... Read more
Hypercalcemia Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia Definition Hypercalcemia is an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood, usually more than 10.5 milligrams per deciliter of blood. Description Calcium plays an important role in the development and maintenance of bones in the body. It is also needed in tooth formation and is... Read more
Hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism Definition Hyperparathyroidism is the overproduction by the parathyroid glands of a hormone called parathyroid hormone (parathormone). Parathyroid glands are four pea-sized glands located just behind the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Parathyroid hormone (parathormone)... Read more
calcium-channel blocker calcium-channel blocker
calcium-channel blocker any of a class of drugs used in treating hypertension , angina pectoris , and certain arrhythmias . They prevent the calcium ions needed for muscle contraction from entering the cells of smooth and cardiac muscle. This causes blood vessel walls to relax and blood to flow... Read more

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PILLS & ILLS: Too much calcium can cause neurological problems
Newspaper article from: Sunday Gazette-Mail ...overactive parathyroid glands that secrete too much parathyroid hormone. This hormone raises calcium blood levels by increasing calcium absorption and...cause of overactive parathyroid glands is a type of noncancerous tumor. In most other...
PILLS & ILLS: Must keep calcium in balance
Newspaper article from: Sunday Gazette-Mail ...hormone to raise them. When...will steal calcium from bones...noncancerous) tumor on one of the four parathyroid glands...lumps on your glands to make sure...enlarged parathyroid gland or glands...to excrete calcium and so may...calcimimetics lowers ...
Familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. (pamphlet)
Newspaper article from: Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases ...fourth. After parathyroid surgery...small piece of parathyroid tissue can...People whose parathyroid glands have been...supplements of calcium and vitamin...hypocalcemia (low blood calcium). The Pancreas Gland The pancreas...glucagon-raises blood ...
Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.(Pamphlet)
Newspaper article from: Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases ...testing of blood calcium should continue...of remaining parathyroid tissue can...People whose parathyroid glands have been completely...supplements of calcium and vitamin...hypocalcemia (low blood calcium). The Pancreas Gland The ...
Researchers find gene that causes HPT-JT syndrome.
Newspaper article from: Genomics & Genetics Weekly ...result of a parathyroid adenoma, a benign tumor in one of...pea-size parathyroid glands lying near the thyroid gland. The adenoma...out excess parathyroid hormone...needs to raise the calcium level. In...into the blood. In HPT...the benign tumors, and 10...
Electrolyte IMBALANCES
Magazine article from: EMS World ...small amount of calcium can also be...through the skin. Calcium levels are closely regulated by parathyroid hormone, calcitonin...release of stored calcium from the bones...an attempt to raise serum calcium...the thyroid gland and promotes...

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