HYPERPITUITARISM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)

Categories: Glandular disease, Gland disease, Glandular disorder, Adenosis

Synonyms

Hyperpituitarism

🔗 Related Words

hyper – A related word in the same word family.

pituitary – A related word in the same word family.

ism – A related word in the same word family.

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These related words all descended from the same ancestor thousands of years ago.

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