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1. (n.) hyperpituitarism
overactivity of the pituitary gland.
2. hyperpituitarism
a resultant condition, as gigantism or acromegaly.
Etymology: (1905–10)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) hyperpituitarism
excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
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1. hyperpituitarism
Disease of the glandular, anterior portion of the pituitary (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR) resulting in hypersecretion of ADENOHYPOPHYSEAL HORMONES such as GROWTH HORMONE; PROLACTIN; THYROTROPIN; LUTEINIZING HORMONE; FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE ; and ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. Hyperpituitarism usually is caused by a functional ADENOMA.
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