parathyroidectomy

parathyroidectomy
Excision of the parathyroid glands. [parathyroid + G. ektome, excision]

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para·thy·roid·ec·to·my -.rȯid-'ek-tə-mē n, pl -mies partial or complete excision of the parathyroid glands
para·thy·roid·ec·to·mized -.mīzd adj

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n.
surgical removal of the parathyroid glands, usually as part of the treatment of hyperparathyroidism.

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para·thy·roid·ec·to·my (par″ə-thi″roid-ekґtə-me) [parathyroid + -ectomy] excision of the parathyroid gland(s).

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