pituitary myxedema


pi·tu·i·tar·y myx·e·de·ma

myxedema resulting from inadequate secretion of the thyrotropic hormone; commonly occurs in association with inadequate secretion of other anterior pituitary hormones.

pi·tu·i·tar·y myx·e·de·ma

(pi-tū'i-tar-ē mik'sĕ-dē'mă) A form of hypothyroidism resulting from inadequate secretion of the thyrotropic hormone; commonly occurs in association with inadequate secretion of other anterior pituitary hormones.

pituitary myxedema

Myxedema occurring secondary to anterior pituitary hypofunction.See also: myxedema