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- [hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uh m, -tyoo-]
- /ˌhaɪ poʊ pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uh m, -tyoo-]
- /ˌhaɪ poʊ pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of hypopituitarism word
- noun hypopituitarism abnormally diminished activity of the pituitary gland, especially of the anterior lobe. 1
- noun hypopituitarism the condition produced by this, characterized by obesity, retention of adolescent traits, sterility, amenorrhea, and, in extreme cases, dwarfism. 1
- noun hypopituitarism (medicine) A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland. 1
- noun hypopituitarism underactivity of the pituitary gland 0
- noun hypopituitarism deficient activity of the pituitary gland, esp. of its anterior lobe 0
- noun hypopituitarism the condition resulting from this, characterized by decreased growth in children or decreased activity of the gonads, thyroid gland, or adrenal glands 0
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Origin of hypopituitarism
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; hypo- + pituitar(y) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Hypopituitarism
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hypopituitarism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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