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Hypopituitarism Definition
Common names:
  • Decreased Pituitary Hormones
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Low Pituitary Hormones
  • Pituitary Gland Underactive
  • Pituitary Hormones Decreased
  • Underactive Pituitary Gland
  • Weak Pituitary Gland
A person with hypopituitarism has decreased blood levels of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland. Images

The pituitary gland makes hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, sexual development, and fertility.

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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