hypopituitarism

 
Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪpəʊpɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)rɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature ageing in adults.

Derivatives

hypopituitary

adjective