Hypopituitarism

//ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland. uncountable, usually

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"A tumor of the hypophysis can cause hypopituitarism."

Etymology

From hypo- + pituitary + -ism.

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pituitary gland

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