parathyroid
Neck's calcium regulator
The parathyroid glands are four small endocrine glands in the neck, behind the thyroid, that regulate calcium levels in the blood.
As an adjective, parathyroid describes things relating to these glands: parathyroid hormone, parathyroid surgery.
Parathyroid conditions affect bone density and muscle function.
Benign epithelial tumor
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- adenocarcinomaGlandular tissue malignancy
- neoplasiaAbnormal tissue proliferation
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
biopsy · cryopreservation · minimally invasive · localization · pathology
Calcium absorption enabler
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- feedbackReturned response data
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
Head-body junction
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- pharynxMuscular throat cavity
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
cervical · superior · inferior · ectopic · mediastinal · carotid · jugular
Substance released by glands
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- N-terminalPeptide's amine-bearing end
bioactive · half-life · pulsatile · circulating · osteoblast
adenoma
Benign epithelial tumor
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- adenocarcinomaGlandular tissue malignancy
- neoplasiaAbnormal tissue proliferation
ultrasound · biopsy · cryopreservation · minimally invasive · localization · pathology
hypercalcemia
High blood calcium
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
vitamin D
Calcium absorption enabler
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- feedbackReturned response data
regulation · kidney · negative feedback · set point · stimulus-response
neck
Head-body junction
larynx · cervical · superior · inferior · ectopic · mediastinal · carotid · jugular
secretion
Substance released by glands
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
N-terminal · bioactive · half-life · pulsatile · circulating · osteoblast
hyperparathyroidism
Excessive parathyroid hormone secretion
- endocrinehormones, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, glands
- endocrine glandsadrenal gland, adrenal glands, adrenals, adrenal, pineal gland
- glandssalivary gland, adrenal glands, sweat gland, adrenal gland, sebaceous gland
- gland descriptorsadrenal, endocrine, exocrine, hormonal, mammary
- thyroidT3, T4, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter
- Neckneck, throat, Adam's apple, larynx, trachea
parathyroidthyroid
Hormone-producing neck gland
thyroid gland · adrenal · pituitary · pineal
- parathyroid glandsHormone secretors controlling calcium levels