Mesh term Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Browse to parent terms:Hyperparathyroidism
Description
Abnormally elevated PARATHYROID HORMONE secretion as a response to HYPOCALCEMIA. It is caused by chronic KIDNEY FAILURE or other abnormalities in the controls of bone and mineral metabolism, leading to various BONE DISEASES, such as RENAL OSTEODYSTROPHY.Browse to child terms:
Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder
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