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hypophysitis hy·poph·y·si·tis (hī-pof'i-sī'tis), Inflammation of the hypophysis.hy·poph·y·si·tis (hī-pof'i-sī'tis) Inflammation of the hypophysis. hypophysitis (hi-pof?i-sit'is) [ hypophysis, + -itis] Inflammation of the pituitary gland. autoimmune hypophysitisLymphocytic hypophysitis.lymphocytic hypophysitisA relatively rare autoimmune disease in which the pituitary gland is infiltrated and damaged by lymphocytes, esp. during pregnancy or the postpartum period. Imaging studies of the pituitary gland show massive enlargement.. Imaging studies of the pituitary gland show massive enlargement. Hormone deficiencies, or in some cases, hyperprolactinemia, can occur. Synonym: autoimmune hypophysitis |