👉 The term "parathyroidectomize" refers to a surgical procedure that involves removing or cutting out the parathyroid gland, which is a small organ located in the neck of the spine. This can be done for various reasons such as chronic parathormicosis or osteoporosis, where the body produces too much calcium and phosphate ions (parathyroid hormones) due to an imbalance in the bone density. The surgery involves using local anesthesia to numb the area around the parathy