Sheehan's syndrome

Sheehan's syndrome definition - medical

Shee·han's syndrome (shēˈənz)

noun
Hypopituitarism arising from a severe circulatory collapse during the postpartum period, resulting in pituitary necrosis. Also called postpartum pituitary necrosis syndrome.

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