an inherited form of hyperparathyroidism associated with ectopic calcification and ossification and skeletal defects, notably the small fourth metacarpals, but intelligence is normal. There are dominant [MIM*103580 and *139320.001], recessive [MIM*203330] and X-linked [MIM*300800] forms. See Also: pseudohypoparathyroidism. Syn: Albright’s syndrome(2).