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hypopituitarism

American

[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.

hypopituitarism British

/ ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm /

noun

pathol underactivity of the pituitary gland

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

hypopituitary

adjective

Etymology

Origin of hypopituitarism

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

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"Orphan," Jaume Collett-Serra's 2009 film, existed uncomfortably in this space, though its then-child star Isabelle Fuhrman elevated the role of Lena, a grown woman presenting as a young child due to hypopituitarism, a real condition.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2022

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