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hypopituitarism
[ hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uhm, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌhaɪ poʊ pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu- /
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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
hypophyge, hypophyllous, hypophysectomy, hypophysis, hypopiesis, hypopituitarism, hypoplasia, hypoploid, hypopnea, hypopnoea, hypopotassemia
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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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