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副甲状腺 (ふくこうじょうせん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

副ふく甲こう状じょう腺せん

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Meanings

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parathyroid gland; parathyroid

Anatomical term for the small glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels.

副ふく甲こう状じょう腺せんはカルシウムのバランスを調

ちょう

節せつ

する

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The parathyroid glands regulate calcium balance.

Kanji

副vice-, assistant, aide
甲armor, high (voice), A grade
状status quo, conditions, circumstances
腺gland, (kokuji)

Don't confuse with

甲こう状じょう腺せん
甲状腺 refers to the thyroid gland, while 副甲状腺 refers to the separate parathyroid glands that regulate calcium, and learners often confuse the two because of the similar name.

Word family

副ふく甲こう状じょう腺せんホルモン
parathyroid hormone; parathormone

Built from

副ふく+甲こう状じょう腺せん

Etymology

Compound of 副 (accessory, secondary) and 甲状腺 (thyroid gland), reflecting their anatomical position and function.