Which of the following terms means "excessive secretion of the parathyroid gland"?
a. hyperthyroidism
b. parathyroidectomy
c. hypothyroidism
d. hyperparathyroidism
d
Explanation:
a. hyperthyroidism: means "state of excessive thyroid"
b. parathyroidectomy: means "excision of the parathyroid"
c. hypothyroidism: means "state of insufficient thyroid"
d. hyperparathyroidism: correct
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