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hypopituitarism Definition

hypo·pi·tui·ta·rism (hī′pō pi to̵̅o̅′i tə riz′əm, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. deficient activity of the pituitary gland, esp. of its anterior lobe
  2. the condition resulting from this, characterized by decreased growth in children or decreased activity of the gonads, thyroid gland, or adrenal glands

hypopituitarism Related Forms
hy′po·pi·tu′i·tar′y (--ter′ē) adjective
hypopituitarism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Effects include hypopituitarism and ' space occupying symptoms ' , such as headache.
  • cause: The hope is that it will cause less hypopituitarism.