The parathyroid gland is an endocrine gland for secretion of parathyroid hormone, usually found as a pair, embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. Parathyroid regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parathyroid_gland MP:0000678 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0-683-40008-8 ]
Synonyms: parathyroid
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