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hypopituitarism
(hypo|pitu¦it¦ar¦ism)
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
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