First Known Use: 1909
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hyperpituitarism
noun hy·per·pi·tu·ita·rism \-pə-ˈtü-ə-tə-ˌri-zəm, -ˈtü-ə-ˌtri-, -ˈtyü-\
Definition of HYPERPITUITARISM
: excessive production of growth hormones by the pituitary gland
— hy·per·pi·tu·itary \-ˈtü-ə-ˌter-ē, -ˈtyü-\ adjective
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Origin of HYPERPITUITARISM
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hyperpituitarism
noun hy·per·pi·tu·ita·rism \-pə-ˈt(y)ü-ət-ə-ˌriz-əm, -ˈt(y)ü-ə-ˌtriz-\
Medical Definition of HYPERPITUITARISM
: excessive production of growth hormones by the pituitary gland
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