Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Hyperparathyroidism
Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: A condition affecting the parathyroid glands usually resulting in hypersecretion of
parathyroid hormone
Prefix and definition: hyper-: “excessive”; para-: alongside, “abnormal”
Combining form and definition: thyroid/o: “resembling a shield, thyroid”
Suffix and definition: -ism: “condition or disease”
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