Hypopituitarism Definition

hīpō-pĭ-to͝oĭ-tə-rĭzəm, -tyo͝o-
noun
Deficient activity of the pituitary gland, esp. of its anterior lobe.
Webster's New World
The condition resulting from this, characterized by decreased growth in children or decreased activity of the gonads, thyroid gland, or adrenal glands.
Webster's New World

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hypopituitarism
Plural:
hypopituitarisms

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