hypopituitarism

[ hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uh m, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌhaɪ poʊ pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu- /

noun Pathology.

abnormally diminished activity of the pituitary gland, especially of the anterior lobe.
the condition produced by this, characterized by obesity, retention of adolescent traits, sterility, amenorrhea, and, in extreme cases, dwarfism.

Origin of hypopituitarism

First recorded in 1905–10; hypo- + pituitar(y) + -ism

Words nearby hypopituitarism

hypophysioprivic, hypophysiotropic, hypophysis, hypophysitis, hypopiesis, hypopituitarism, hypoplasia, hypoplastic anemia, hypoploid, hypopnea, hypopnoea

British Dictionary definitions for hypopituitarism

hypopituitarism
/ (ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm) /

noun

pathol underactivity of the pituitary gland

Derived forms of hypopituitarism

hypopituitary, adjective

Medical definitions for hypopituitarism

hypopituitarism
[ hī′pō-pĭ-tōō′ĭ-tə-rĭz′əm ]

n.

Deficient or diminished production of pituitary hormones.
The condition resulting from a deficiency in pituitary hormone, especially growth hormone, characterized by dwarfism in children.

Other words from hypopituitarism

hy′po•pi•tu′i•tar′y (-tĕr′ē) adj.