hypopituitarism
[ hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uhm, -tyoo- ]
nounPathology.
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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British Dictionary definitions for hypopituitarism
hypopituitarism
/ (ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm) /
noun
pathol underactivity of the pituitary gland
Derived forms of hypopituitarism
- hypopituitary, adjective
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