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hyperpituitary
Variant of hyperpituitarism
hyperpituitarism
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hyper·pi·tui·ta·rism (-pi to̵̅o̅′i tə riz′əm, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)
noun
- excessive activity of the pituitary gland, esp. of its anterior lobe
- a condition resulting from this, as gigantism
Related Forms:
- hyperpituitary hy′per·pi·tu′i·tar′y (-ter′ē) adjective
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