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Noun: hyperpituitarism  ,hI-pu(r)-pi'too-i-tu,ri-zum
  1. 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