| NOUN | body | parathyroid, parathyroid gland | any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland |
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| Meaning | Any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland. | |
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| Synonym | parathyroid gland | |
| Broader | endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland | Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
| Spanish | glándula paratiroides, paratiroides | |
| Catalan | paratiroide | |
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