Hyperparathyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism

Hyperparathyroidismnoun

(medicine) An abnormal increase in parathyroid gland activity

Hyperparathyroidismnoun

excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)

Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism is an increase in parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in the blood. This occurs from a disorder either within the parathyroid glands (primary hyperparathyroidism) or outside the parathyroid glands (secondary hyperparathyroidism).

Hyperthyroidismnoun

(medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.

Hyperthyroidismnoun

(pathology) The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.

Hyperthyroidismnoun

An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by the pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones; - also, the resulting condition characterized by increased metabolism, weight loss, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, an enlarged thyroid gland and sometimes exophthalmos. It leads to, and may be confirmed by, high plasma levels of triiodothyronine or thyroxin.

Hyperthyroidismnoun

an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore includes hyperthyroidism.