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 

-ˈtyü-

adjective

Examples of hypopituitarism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Research shows that conditions like thyroid disease, hypopituitarism, diabetes, and osteoporosis can cause fragile, slow-growing nails. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024

Olivia*, 30, was diagnosed with hypopituitarism at age 15, after having emergency surgery to remove a pituitary tumour which slightly compromised her pituitary gland. —Izzie Price, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024

Treatment for hypopituitarism Christie takes hydrocortisone in tablet form once a day to get cortisol into her body. —Izzie Price, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024

Esther’s said to be afflicted with hypopituitarism, a hormone disorder that stunts her growth. —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

hypopituitary

-ˈt(y)ü-ə-ˌter-ē 

adjective