Noun: hyperpituitarism ,hI-pu(r)-pi'too-i-tu,ri-zum
- Excessive activity of the pituitary gland, especially overactivity of the anterior lobe leading to excess growth hormone secretion
"Hyperpituitarism can result in gigantism if it occurs before puberty"
Derived forms: hyperpituitarisms
Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
Part of: acromegalia, acromegaly, giantism, gigantism, overgrowth
Encyclopedia: Hyperpituitarism