familial isolated hyperparathyroidism

Definition / meaning of familial isolated hyperparathyroidism

A rare inherited condition in which one or more tumors form in the parathyroid glands (four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid) and cause them to make too much parathyroid hormone. The increased parathyroid hormone causes a loss of calcium from the bones and too much calcium in the blood. Also called FIHP.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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