hypopituitarism

hy·po·pi·tu·i·ta·rism

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of hypopituitarism word

noun hypopituitarism abnormally diminished activity of the pituitary gland, especially of the anterior lobe. 1
noun hypopituitarism the condition produced by this, characterized by obesity, retention of adolescent traits, sterility, amenorrhea, and, in extreme cases, dwarfism. 1
noun hypopituitarism (medicine) A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland. 1
noun hypopituitarism underactivity of the pituitary gland 0
noun hypopituitarism deficient activity of the pituitary gland, esp. of its anterior lobe 0
noun hypopituitarism the condition resulting from this, characterized by decreased growth in children or decreased activity of the gonads, thyroid gland, or adrenal glands 0

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Origin of hypopituitarism

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

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

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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