pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism
30 letters|/ˌsuːdoʊˌsuːdoʊˌhaɪpəˌpærəˌθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/
extrememedical
Meaning
A hereditary condition that mimics hypoparathyroidism but does not involve low parathyroid hormone levels.
Etymology
pseudo- (false) + pseudo- (false) + hypo- (under) + parathyroid + -ism (condition).
Usage
A medical term used primarily in endocrinology and medical genetics.
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːdoʊˌsuːdoʊˌhaɪpəˌpærəˌθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/
Tags
medicalgeneticsendocrine