Endocrine System

• heper- = excessive
• parathyroid/o = parathyroid gland
• -ism = state of

Hypersectetion of parathyroid hormone; may result in hypercalcemia and Recklinghausen disease.

• hypo- = insufficient
• parathyroid/o = parathyroid gland
• -ism = state of

Hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone; may result in hypocalcemia and tetany.

Excessive production of parathyroid hormone resulting in degeneration of the bones.

Nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from hypocalcemia.  Hypoparathyroidism is one cause of tetany.