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Hyperparathyroidism, the Glossary

Hyperparathyroidism is an increase in parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in the blood.^[1]

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Endocrine-related cutaneous conditions
Parathyroid disorders

Alkaline phosphatase

The enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP, alkaline phenyl phosphatase) is a phosphatase with the physiological role of dephosphorylating compounds.

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Ascending limb of loop of Henle

Within the nephron of the kidney, the ascending limb of the loop of Henle is a segment of the heterogenous loop of Henle downstream of the descending limb, after the sharp bend of the loop.

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Assessment of kidney function

Assessment of kidney function occurs in different ways, using the presence of symptoms and signs, as well as measurements using urine tests, blood tests, and medical imaging.

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Autonomy

In developmental psychology and moral, political, and bioethical philosophy, autonomy is the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

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Benign tumor

A benign tumor is a mass of cells (tumor) that does not invade neighboring tissue or metastasize (spread throughout the body).

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Bicarbonate

In inorganic chemistry, bicarbonate (IUPAC-recommended nomenclature: hydrogencarbonate) is an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid.

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Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that each last from days to weeks.

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Blood is a body fluid in the circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells, and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

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Blood test

A blood test is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick.

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Bone density

Bone density, or bone mineral density, is the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue.

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Calcifediol

Calcifediol, also known as calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (abbreviated 25(OH)D3), is a form of vitamin D produced in the liver by hydroxylation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) by the enzyme vitamin D 25-hydroxylase.

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Calcimimetic

A calcimimetic is a pharmaceutical drug that mimics the action of calcium on tissues, by allosteric activation of the calcium-sensing receptor that is expressed in various human organ tissues.

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Calciphylaxis

Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA) or “Grey Scale”, is a rare syndrome characterized by painful skin lesions.

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Calcitriol

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney.

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Calcium

Calcium is a chemical element; it has symbol Ca and atomic number 20.

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Calcium in biology

Calcium ions (Ca2+) contribute to the physiology and biochemistry of organisms' cells.

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Calcium-sensing receptor

The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is a Class C G-protein coupled receptor which senses extracellular levels of calcium ions.

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CDC73

Cell division cycle 73, Paf1/RNA polymerase II complex component, homolog (S. cerevisiae), also known as CDC73 and parafibromin, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CDC73 gene.

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Cholecalciferol

Cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D3 and colecalciferol, is a type of vitamin D that is made by the skin when exposed to UV-B light; it is found in some foods and can be taken as a dietary supplement.

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Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a type of long-term kidney disease, in which either there is a gradual loss of kidney function occurs over a period of months to years, or abnormal kidney structure (with normal function).

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Cinacalcet

Cinacalcet, sold under the brand name Sensipar among others, is a medication used to treat primary hyperparathyroidism, tertiary hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid carcinoma.

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Cochrane (organisation)

Cochrane is a British international charitable organisation formed to synthesize medical research findings to facilitate evidence-based choices about health interventions involving health professionals, patients and policy makers.

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Collecting duct system

The collecting duct system of the kidney consists of a series of tubules and ducts that physically connect nephrons to a minor calyx or directly to the renal pelvis.

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Constipation

Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass.

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CT scan

A computed tomography scan (CT scan; formerly called computed axial tomography scan or CAT scan) is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed internal images of the body.

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DDT

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound, an organochloride.

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Depression (mood)

Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity.

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Developed country

A developed country, or advanced country, is a sovereign state that has a high quality of life, developed economy, and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations.

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Diet (nutrition)

In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.

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Distal convoluted tubule

The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is a portion of kidney nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting tubule.

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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, or DEXA) is a means of measuring bone mineral density (BMD) using spectral imaging.

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Ectopia (medicine)

An ectopia is a displacement or malposition of an organ or other body part, which is then referred to as ectopic.

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The Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

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Endocrine disease

Endocrine diseases are disorders of the endocrine system.

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Endocrinology

Endocrinology (from endocrine + -ology) is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.

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Endoderm

Endoderm is the innermost of the three primary germ layers in the very early embryo.

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Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia

Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is an inherited condition that can cause hypercalcemia, a serum calcium level typically above 10.2 mg/dL; although uncommon.

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Fatigue

Fatigue describes a state of tiredness (which is not sleepiness), exhaustion or loss of energy.

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G protein-coupled receptor

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), also known as seven-(pass)-transmembrane domain receptors, 7TM receptors, heptahelical receptors, serpentine receptors, and G protein-linked receptors (GPLR), form a large group of evolutionarily related proteins that are cell surface receptors that detect molecules outside the cell and activate cellular responses.

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Gastric bypass surgery

Gastric bypass surgery refers to a technique in which the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower "remnant" pouch, where the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both.

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Genealogy

Genealogy is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages.

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Granuloma

A granuloma is an aggregation of macrophages (along with other cells) that forms in response to chronic inflammation.

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Human embryonic development

Human embryonic development or human embryogenesis is the development and formation of the human embryo.

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Hydroxyapatite

Hydroxyapatite (IMA name: hydroxylapatite) (Hap, HAp, or HA) is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite with the formula, often written to denote that the crystal unit cell comprises two entities.

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Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcemia, also spelled hypercalcaemia, is a high calcium (Ca2+) level in the blood serum.

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Hypercalciuria

Hypercalciuria is the condition of elevated calcium in the urine.

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Hyperchloremia

Hyperchloremia is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an elevated level of chloride ions in the blood.

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Hyperphosphatemia

Hyperphosphatemia is an electrolyte disorder in which there is an elevated level of phosphate in the blood.

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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Hyperparathyroidism and Hyperthyroidism are endocrine-related cutaneous conditions.

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Hypocalcemia

Hypocalcemia is a medical condition characterized by low calcium levels in the blood serum.

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Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is decreased function of the parathyroid glands with underproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Hyperparathyroidism and Hypoparathyroidism are endocrine-related cutaneous conditions and parathyroid disorders.

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Immunoassay

An immunoassay (IA) is a biochemical test that measures the presence or concentration of a macromolecule or a small molecule in a solution through the use of an antibody (usually) or an antigen (sometimes).

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Kidney stone disease

Kidney stone disease, also known as renal calculus disease, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, is a crystallopathy where a solid piece of material (renal calculus) develops in the urinary tract.

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Lithium

Lithium is a chemical element; it has symbol Li and atomic number 3.

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Lithium (medication)

Certain lithium compounds, also known as lithium salts, are used as psychiatric medication, primarily for bipolar disorder and for major depressive disorder.

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a group of blood and lymph tumors that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).

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Major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

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Malabsorption

Malabsorption is a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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The mediastinum (from;: mediastina) is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity.

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MEN1

Menin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEN1 gene.

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Milk-alkali syndrome

Milk-alkali syndrome (MAS), also referred to as calcium-alkali syndrome, is the third most common cause of hypercalcemia.

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (abbreviated MEN) is a condition which encompasses several distinct syndromes featuring tumors of endocrine glands, each with its own characteristic pattern.

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) is one of a group of disorders, the multiple endocrine neoplasias, that affect the endocrine system through development of neoplastic lesions in pituitary, parathyroid gland and pancreas. Hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 are endocrine-related cutaneous conditions.

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (also known as "Pheochromocytoma (codons 630 and 634) and amyloid producing medullary thyroid carcinoma", "PTC syndrome," and "Sipple syndrome") is a group of medical disorders associated with tumors of the endocrine system. Hyperparathyroidism and Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 are endocrine-related cutaneous conditions.

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Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as plasma cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies.

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Myalgia

Myalgia or muscle pain is a painful sensation evolving from muscle tissue.

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Nausea

Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit.

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Neolithic

The Neolithic or New Stone Age (from Greek νέος 'new' and λίθος 'stone') is an archaeological period, the final division of the Stone Age in Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Nephrocalcinosis

Nephrocalcinosis, once known as Albright's calcinosis after Fuller Albright, is a term originally used to describe the deposition of poorly soluble calcium salts in the renal parenchyma due to hyperparathyroidism.

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Nephron

The nephron is the minute or microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney.

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Nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine, or nucleology, is a medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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Osteoblast

Osteoblasts (from the Greek combining forms for "bone", ὀστέο-, osteo- and βλαστάνω, blastanō "germinate") are cells with a single nucleus that synthesize bone.

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Osteoclast

An osteoclast is a type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue.

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Osteocyte

An osteocyte, an oblate shaped type of bone cell with dendritic processes, is the most commonly found cell in mature bone.

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Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia is a disease characterized by the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium.

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Osteopenia

Osteopenia, known as "low bone mass" or "low bone density", is a condition in which bone mineral density is low.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to more porous bone, and consequent increase in fracture risk.

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Osteoprotegerin

Osteoprotegerin (OPG), also known as osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor (OCIF) or tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11B (TNFRSF11B), is a cytokine receptor of the tumour necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily encoded by the TNFRSF11B gene.

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Pancreatic disease

Pancreatic diseases are diseases that affect the pancreas, an organ in most vertebrates and in humans and other mammals located in the abdomen.

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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas.

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Paracellular transport

Paracellular transport refers to the transfer of substances across an epithelium by passing through the intercellular space between the cells.

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Parafollicular cell

Parafollicular cells, also called C cells, are neuroendocrine cells in the thyroid.

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Parathyroid adenoma

A parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumor of the parathyroid gland.

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Parathyroid carcinoma

Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare cancer resulting in parathyroid adenoma to carcinoma progression.

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Parathyroid gland

Parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck of humans and other tetrapods.

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Parathyroid hormone

Parathyroid hormone (PTH), also called parathormone or parathyrin, is a peptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates the serum calcium concentration through its effects on bone, kidney, and intestine.

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Parathyroidectomy

Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more of the (usually) four parathyroid glands.

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Pathologic fracture

A pathologic fracture is a bone fracture caused by weakness of the bone structure that leads to decrease mechanical resistance to normal mechanical loads.

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Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus.

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PET-CT

Positron emission tomography–computed tomography (better known as PET-CT or PET/CT) is a nuclear medicine technique which combines, in a single gantry, a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner and an x-ray computed tomography (CT) scanner, to acquire sequential images from both devices in the same session, which are combined into a single superposed (co-registered) image.

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Pharyngeal pouch (embryology)

In the embryonic development of vertebrates, pharyngeal pouches form on the endodermal side between the pharyngeal arches.

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Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal medulla composed of chromaffin cells and is part of the paraganglioma (PGL) family of tumors, being defined as an intra-adrenal PGL.

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Phosphate

In chemistry, a phosphate is an anion, salt, functional group or ester derived from a phosphoric acid.

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Phosphate binder

Phosphate binders are medications used to reduce the absorption of dietary phosphate; they are taken along with meals and snacks.

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Polydipsia

Polydipsia is excessive thirst or excess drinking.

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Polyuria

Polyuria is excessive or an abnormally large production or passage of urine (greater than 2.5 L or 3 L over 24 hours in adults).

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Primary hyperparathyroidism

Primary hyperparathyroidism (or PHPT) is a medical condition where the parathyroid gland (or a benign tumor within it) produce excess amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Hyperparathyroidism and Primary hyperparathyroidism are parathyroid disorders.

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Proximal tubule

The proximal tubule is the segment of the nephron in kidneys which begins from the renal pole of the Bowman's capsule to the beginning of loop of Henle.

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Racquet nail

In racquet nails (also known as brachyonychia, nail en raquette, and racquet thumb), the nail plate is flattened, the end of the thumb is widened and flattened, and the distal phalanx is abnormally short.

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RANKL

Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa- ligand (RANKL), also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 11 (TNFSF11), TNF-related activation-induced cytokine (TRANCE), osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL), and osteoclast differentiation factor (ODF), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNFSF11 gene.

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Renal osteodystrophy

Renal osteodystrophy is currently defined as an alteration of bone morphology in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Renal ultrasonography

Renal ultrasonography (Renal US) is the examination of one or both kidneys using medical ultrasound.

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RET proto-oncogene

The RET proto-oncogene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase for members of the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family of extracellular signalling molecules.

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Rickets

Rickets, scientific nomenclature: rachitis (from Greek, meaning 'in or of the spine'), is a condition that results in weak or soft bones in children and is caused by either dietary deficiency or genetic causes.

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Saline (medicine)

Saline (also known as saline solution) is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water.

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Secondary hyperparathyroidism

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is the medical condition of excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by the parathyroid glands in response to hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels), with resultant hyperplasia of these glands. Hyperparathyroidism and Secondary hyperparathyroidism are parathyroid disorders.

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Sestamibi parathyroid scan

A sestamibi parathyroid scan is a procedure in nuclear medicine which is performed to localize parathyroid adenoma, which causes Hyperparathyroidism.

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Signs and symptoms

Signs and symptoms are the observed or detectable signs, and experienced symptoms of an illness, injury, or condition.

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Surgery

Surgery is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions (i.e., malabsorption created by bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass), to reconstruct or improve aesthetics and appearance (cosmetic surgery), or to remove unwanted tissues (body fat, glands, scars or skin tags) or foreign bodies.

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Systematic review

A systematic review is a scholarly synthesis of the evidence on a clearly presented topic using critical methods to identify, define and assess research on the topic.

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Tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a condition involving the overproduction of the hormone, parathyroid hormone, produced by the parathyroid glands. Hyperparathyroidism and Tertiary hyperparathyroidism are parathyroid disorders.

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Thiazide

Thiazide refers to both a class of sulfur-containing organic molecules and a class of diuretics based on the chemical structure of benzothiadiazine.

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Thyroid

The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates.

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Transcellular transport

Transcellular transport involves the transportation of solutes by a cell through a cell.

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Ultimopharyngeal body

The ultimopharyngeal body, or ultimobranchial body or ultimobranchial gland is a small organ found in the neck region of many animals.

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Urinary calcium

Urinary calcium is calcium in the urine.

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and for many other biological effects.

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Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency or hypovitaminosis D is a vitamin D level that is below normal. It most commonly occurs in people when they have inadequate exposure to sunlight, particularly sunlight with adequate ultraviolet B rays (UVB). Vitamin D deficiency can also be caused by inadequate nutritional intake of vitamin D; disorders that limit vitamin D absorption; and disorders that impair the conversion of vitamin D to active metabolites, including certain liver, kidney, and hereditary disorders.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperparathyroidism

Also known as Hyper-PTH, HyperPTH, Hyperparathyroidism,, Sestamibi scan for diagnosing hyperparathyroidism.

, Hypocalcemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Immunoassay, Kidney stone disease, Lithium, Lithium (medication), Lymphoma, Major depressive disorder, Malabsorption, Mediastinum, MEN1, Milk-alkali syndrome, Multiple endocrine neoplasia, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, Multiple myeloma, Myalgia, Nausea, Neolithic, Nephrocalcinosis, Nephron, Nuclear medicine, Osteoblast, Osteoclast, Osteocyte, Osteomalacia, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Osteoprotegerin, Pancreatic disease, Pancreatitis, Paracellular transport, Parafollicular cell, Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid carcinoma, Parathyroid gland, Parathyroid hormone, Parathyroidectomy, Pathologic fracture, Peptic ulcer disease, PET-CT, Pharyngeal pouch (embryology), Pheochromocytoma, Phosphate, Phosphate binder, Polydipsia, Polyuria, Primary hyperparathyroidism, Proximal tubule, Racquet nail, RANKL, Renal osteodystrophy, Renal ultrasonography, RET proto-oncogene, Rickets, Saline (medicine), Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Sestamibi parathyroid scan, Signs and symptoms, Surgery, Systematic review, Tertiary hyperparathyroidism, Thiazide, Thyroid, Transcellular transport, Ultimopharyngeal body, Urinary calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin D receptor, Vomiting, Weakness, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D 1-alpha-hydroxylase.

Hyperparathyroidism, the Glossary

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See also

Parathyroid disorders

References