Hyperparathyroidism

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  hyperparathyroidism
       n : excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in
           abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can
           affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone
           resorption and osteoporosis) [ant: {hypoparathyroidism}]