parathyroid

adjective

Of, relating to, or obtained from the parathyroid glands.

Adjacent to the thyroid gland.

noun

Any of the parathyroid glands.

A parathyroid hormone.

Lying in the vicinity of the thyroid; specifically, noting several small masses of glandular tissue similar in appearance, but not in function, to the thyroid gland and situated in close proxmity to it.