hypopituitarism

English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ pituitary +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/

Noun

hypopituitarism (usually uncountable, plural hypopituitarisms)

  1. (medicine) A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland.

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