NOUN | state | hyperpituitarism | excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone) |
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Meaning | excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone). | |
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Part of | acromegaly, acromegalia | enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face |
giantism, gigantism, overgrowth | excessive size | |
Broader | glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis | A disorder of the glands of the body |
Spanish | hiperpituitarismo | |
Catalan | hiperpituitarismo |
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