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hyperpituitarism

/ˌhaɪ.pər.pɪˈtjuː.ɪ.tər.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pər.pɪˈtjuː.ɪ.tər.ɪ.zəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся чрезмерной активностью гипофиза, особенно его передней доли, приводящее к аномально высокой секреции гормона роста.

A medical condition characterized by excessive activity of the pituitary gland, particularly the anterior lobe, leading to abnormally high secretion of growth hormone.

uncountable

  1. Excessive pituitary activityC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by overactivity of the pituitary gland, particularly the anterior lobe, leading to excessive secretion of growth hormone.

    ruГиперпитуитаризм

    • The patient was diagnosed with hyperpituitarism after showing signs of abnormal growth.
    • Hyperpituitarism can lead to conditions like acromegaly in adults.
    • Treatment for hyperpituitarism often involves medication or surgery to regulate hormone levels.
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