English Explanatory Dictionary

hypopituitarism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/

Word forms

hypopituitarism hypopituitarisms

Etymology

From hypo- + pituitary + -ism.

Derived words

panhypopituitarism
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