hyperparathyroidism

Noun hyperparathyroidism has 1 sense

• hyperparathyroidism(n = noun.state) - excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis);
is a kind of adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
Antonym: hypoparathyroidism