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Definition of Hyperpituitarism
1. Noun. Excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone).
Generic synonyms: Adenosis, Gland Disease, Glandular Disease, Glandular Disorder
Group relationships: Giantism, Gigantism, Overgrowth, Acromegalia, Acromegaly
Group relationships: Giantism, Gigantism, Overgrowth, Acromegalia, Acromegaly
Definition of Hyperpituitarism
1. Noun. (medicine) The condition caused by excessive secretion of hormones by pituitary tumors ¹
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Medical Definition of Hyperpituitarism
1. A condition that results from the excess production of growth hormone in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Acromegaly is characterised by enlarged facial features, enlarged jaw, enlarged frontal bone of skull, widely spaced teeth and enlargement of the bones of the extremities, Other features include enlargement of the lips and nose, thickening of the soft tissues of the face, somnolence, moodiness and decreased libido. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyperpituitarism
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