hypopituitarism
noun
hy·po·pi·tu·ita·rism ˌhī-pō-pə-ˈtü-ə-tə-ˌri-zəm 
-ˈtü-ə-ˌtri-,
-ˈtyü-
: deficient production of growth hormones by the pituitary gland
hypopituitary
ˌhī-pō-pə-ˈtü-ə-ˌter-ē
adjective -ˈtyü-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Esther’s said to be afflicted with hypopituitarism, a hormone disorder that stunts her growth. 
K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022
K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hypopituitarism
noun
hy·po·pi·tu·ita·rism ˌhī-pō-pə-ˈt(y)ü-ət-ə-ˌriz-əm, -ˈt(y)ü-ə-ˌtriz-
: deficient production of growth hormones by the pituitary gland
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