Hypophysiotropic
hypophysiotropic hy·po·phys·i·o·trop·ic or hy·po·phys·e·o·trop·ic (hī’pō-fĭz’ē-ō-trŏp’ĭk, -trō’pĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to a hormone that acts on the pituitary gland.
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[hahy-poh-pi-too-i-tuh-riz-uh m, -tyoo-] /ˌhaɪ poʊ pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/ noun, Pathology. 1. abnormally diminished activity of the , especially of the anterior lobe. 2. the condition produced by this, characterized by obesity, retention of adolescent traits, sterility, amenorrhea, and, in extreme cases, dwarfism. /ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm/ noun 1. (pathol) underactivity of the pituitary gland hypopituitarism hy·po·pi·tu·i·ta·rism […]
- Hypoplasia
[hahy-puh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] /ˌhaɪ pəˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/ noun 1. Pathology. abnormal deficiency of cells or structural elements. 2. (in plants) inability to mature properly owing to a disease or inadequate supply of nutrients. /ˌhaɪpəʊˈplæzɪə/ noun 1. (pathol) incomplete development of an organ or part hypoplasia hy·po·pla·sia (hī’pō-plā’zhə, -zhē-ə) n. hy’po·plas’tic (-plās’tĭk) adj.