hypopituitarism
|hy-po-pi-tu-i-ta-rism|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊ.pɪˈtuː.ɪ.təˌrɪz.əm/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊ.pɪˈtjuː.ɪ.təˌrɪz.əm/
underactive pituitary gland
Etymology
'hypopituitarism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'pituitary' referring to the pituitary gland.
'hypopituitarism' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining 'hypo-' and 'pituitary' with the suffix '-ism' to denote a condition.
Initially, it meant 'under-functioning of the pituitary gland,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce normal amounts of some or all of its hormones.
The patient was diagnosed with hypopituitarism after showing symptoms of hormone deficiency.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 06:27