parathyroid hyperplasia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006344",
  "term": "parathyroid hyperplasia",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A condition in which the parathyroid glands (four pea-sized glands found in the neck) are larger than normal. This condition may cause the glands to make too much parathyroid hormone, which can lead to a loss of calcium from the bones, too much calcium in the blood, broken bones, and other health problems. Parathyroid hyperplasia may be caused by chronic kidney disease, low vitamin D levels, and other medical conditions. It may also occur in people who have certain inherited disorders, including multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome and familial isolated hyperparathyroidism.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/parathyroid-hyperplasia/"
}