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hypopituitarism
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hy·po·pi·tu·i·ta·rism  (hp-p-t-t-rzm, -ty-)
n.
1. Deficient or diminished production of pituitary hormones.
2. The condition resulting from a deficiency in pituitary hormone, especially growth hormone, characterized by dwarfism in children and sometimes by decreased activity of the thyroid, adrenal, or gonadal glands.

hypo·pi·tui·tary (-tr) adj.

hypopituitarism
an abnormal condition of the pituitary gland that slows down the growth of and secretory activity of the endocrine organs. — hypopituitary, adj.
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No data are available on leukemia rates among untreated, hypopituitary patients, leaving open the possibility the leukemia link may result from an underlying genetic condition associated with hypopituitarism rather than the hGH treatment.
Humatrope therapy would be a supplement to any other hormone replacement therapy that hypopituitary patients may already be receiving (for example, estrogen, thyroid or hydrocortisone).
Humatrope therapy would be a supplement to any other hormone replacement therapy that hypopituitary patients may already be receiving (for example, estrogen, thyroid or hydrocortisone).
 
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