Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Hard
Hypopituitarism
Meaning: Reduced production of one or more hormones by the master gland at the base of the brain.
In practice: A large pituitary adenoma caused hypopituitarism with fatigue and low cortisol.
Word parts
- hypo- means below or less than normal
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