hypopituitarism

[ hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uh m, -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.

Nearby words

hypophysioprivic, hypophysiotropic, hypophysis, hypophysitis, hypopiesis, hypopituitarism, hypoplasia, hypoplastic anemia, hypoploid, hypopnea, hypopnoea

Origin of hypopituitarism

First recorded in 1905–10; hypo- + pituitar(y) + -ism

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British Dictionary definitions for hypopituitarism

hypopituitarism

/ (ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm) /

noun

pathol underactivity of the pituitary gland

Derived Forms

hypopituitary, adjective

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Medicine 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.

Related forms

hy′po•pi•tu′i•tar′y (-tĕr′ē) adj.