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hyperpituitarism
hy·per·pi·tu·i·ta·rism H0359500 (hī′pər-pĭ-to͞o′ĭ-tə-rĭz′əm, -tyo͞o′-)n.1. Pathologically excessive production of anterior pituitary hormones, especially growth hormones.2. The condition resulting from an excess of pituitary hormones, characterized by gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults.
hy′per·pi·tu′i·tar′y (-tĕr′ē) adj.hyperpituitarism (ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm) n (Pathology) pathol overactivity of the pituitary gland, sometimes resulting in acromegaly or gigantism ˌhyperpiˈtuitary adjhy•per•pi•tu•i•ta•rism (ˌhaɪ pər pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu-)
n. 1. overactivity of the pituitary gland. 2. a resultant condition, as gigantism or acromegaly. [1905–10] hyperpituitarisman abnormal condition of the pituitary gland that speeds up secretory activity and the growth of the endocrine organs. — hyperpituitary, adj.See also: Disease and IllnessThesaurus| Noun | 1. | hyperpituitarism - excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the bodygiantism, gigantism, overgrowth - excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary glandacromegalia, acromegaly - enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor) |
Hyperpituitarism
hyperpituitarism[‚hī·pər·pi′tü·ə·tə‚riz·əm] (medicine) Any abnormal condition resulting from overactivity of the anterior pituitary. Hyperpituitarism an increase in all or in individual incretory functions of the pituitary. Hyperpituitarism is manifested in disorders of growth and development, such as gigantism, acromegaly, and impairment of sexual activity. The condition may arise as the result of pituitary tumors or growth of the pituitary tissue, as well as during pregnancy. Hormonal therapy, and in certain cases radiation therapy or surgery, are used in treatment. hyperpituitarism
hyperpituitarism [hi″per-pĭ-too´ĭ-tah-rizm″] a condition due to pathologically increased activity of the pituitary gland, especially increased secretion of growth hormone, resulting in acromegaly or gigantism.hy·per·pi·tu·i·ta·rism (hī'pĕr-pi-tū'i-tă-rizm), Excessive production of anterior pituitary hormones, especially growth hormone; may result in gigantism or acromegaly.hyperpituitarism (hī′pər-pĭ-to͞o′ĭ-tə-rĭz′əm, -tyo͞o′-)n.1. Pathologically excessive production of anterior pituitary hormones, especially growth hormones.2. The condition resulting from an excess of pituitary hormones, characterized by gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults.
hy′per·pi·tu′i·tar′y (-tĕr′ē) adj.hyperpituitarism Endocrinology Growth hormone hypersecretion which may be of early onset–resulting in gigantism or of adult onset, resulting in overgrowth of acral parts–acromegaly. See Acromegaly, Gigantism. hy·per·pi·tu·i·ta·rism (hī'pĕr-pi-tū'i-tă-rizm) Excessive production of anterior pituitary hormones, especially growth hormone; may result in gigantism or acromegaly. hyperpituitarism An abnormal excess of production of PITUITARY hormones, especially growth hormone.ac·ro·meg·a·ly (ak'rō-meg'ă-lē) [MIM*102200] Disorder marked by progressive enlargement of peripheral body parts due to excessive secretion of somatotropin; organomegaly and metabolic disorders occur; diabetes mellitus may develop. Synonym(s): hyperpituitarism. [acro- + G. megas, large]hyperpituitarism
Related to hyperpituitarism: hypopituitarism, Pituitary adenomaWords related to hyperpituitarismnoun excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)Related Words- adenosis
- gland disease
- glandular disease
- glandular disorder
- giantism
- gigantism
- overgrowth
- acromegalia
- acromegaly
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