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parasympathetic nervous system
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parathyroid

par·a·thy·roid [ pàrrə th ròyd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of parathyroid glands: relating to or produced by the parathyroid glands

2. near thyroid gland: in the area around the thyroid gland



noun  (plural par·a·thy·roids)
Definition:
 
physiology 
Same as  parathyroid gland


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