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Parathyroid Glands
For Parathyroid Glands we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Horse Health and Medical.
Parathyroid Glands (Horse Health) 
Twin, small pairs of endocrine glands located adjacent to the thyroid gland; they secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which is essential for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus balance in the body.
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Parathyroid Glands (Medical)
Small glands located in the neck that produce a hormone that regulates the levels of calcium in the blood
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