hyperpituitarism
|hy-per-pi-tu-i-ta-rism|
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/ˌhaɪpərpɪˈtuːɪtərɪzəm/
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/ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtərɪzəm/
excessive pituitary activity
Etymology
'hyperpituitarism' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' and 'pituitary' referring to the pituitary gland.
'hyperpituitarism' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining 'hyper-' with 'pituitary' and the suffix '-ism' to denote a condition.
Initially, it meant 'overactivity of the pituitary gland,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by excessive production of hormones by the pituitary gland.
The patient was diagnosed with hyperpituitarism, leading to an overproduction of growth hormone.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 06:37