hypopituitarism
[ hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uhm, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌhaɪ poʊ pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu- /
noun Pathology.
abnormally diminished activity of the pituitary gland, especially of the anterior lobe.
the condition produced by this, characterized by obesity, retention of adolescent traits, sterility, amenorrhea, and, in extreme cases, dwarfism.
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Origin of hypopituitarism
Words nearby hypopituitarism
hypophysiotropic, hypophysis, hypophysitis, hypopiesis, hypopigmentation, hypopituitarism, hypoplasia, hypoplastic anemia, hypoploid, hypopnea, hypopnoea
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British Dictionary definitions for hypopituitarism
hypopituitarism
/ (ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm) /
noun
pathol underactivity of the pituitary gland
Derived forms of hypopituitarism
hypopituitary, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hypopituitarism
hypopituitarism
[ hī′pō-pĭ-tōō′ĭ-tə-rĭz′əm ]
n.
Deficient or diminished production of pituitary hormones.
The condition resulting from a deficiency in pituitary hormone, especially growth hormone, characterized by dwarfism in children.
Other words from hypopituitarism
hy′po•pi•tu′i•tar′y (-tĕr′ē) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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