Etymed
hyperparathyroid bone disease
Definition
A pathological condition characterized by excessive activity of the parathyroid glands leading to bone demineralization and skeletal complications
Clinical context
A 65-year-old woman presents with bone pain and fractures after a minor fall. She has a history of hyperparathyroidism and is found to have elevated serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels. Bone density studies reveal osteopenia and lytic lesions. Her condition is attributed to hyperparathyroid bone disease causing excessive bone resorption.
Mnemonic
PARATHYROID: PAIN, ALOPECIA, RENAL stones, TETANY, HYPOCALCEMIA, BONE demineralization
These morphemes also unlock…
- hyper- — above; excessive
- para- — beside; near
- thyr/o — thyroid; shield
- -oid — resembling
- bone — bone
- disease — lack of ease; illness