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Answer for the clue "Inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood ", 18 letters:
hypoparathyroidism

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood [ant: hyperparathyroidism ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Hypoparathyroidism is decreased function of the parathyroid glands with underproduction of parathyroid hormone . This can lead to low levels of calcium in the blood , often causing cramping and twitching of muscles or tetany (involuntary muscle contraction), ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) deficiency of parathyroid hormone.