hypopituitarism

noun

hypopituitarism

noun

/ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/

Etymology From hypo- + pituitary + -ism.

1

Medicine, Sciences Usually A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland.

Derived terms
panhypopituitarism

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