Definition of Pituitary dwarf

1. Noun. A dwarf whose condition is caused by a deficiency of growth hormones, rather than by genetic factors (as in the case of the achondroplastic dwarf).

Exact synonyms: Hypophysial Dwarf, Levi-lorrain Dwarf
Generic synonyms: Dwarf, Midget, Nanus

Medical Definition of Pituitary dwarf

1. Dwarfism as result of failure of growth hormone production because of hypothalamic or pituitary abnormality. Synonym: pituitary dwarf. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pituitary Dwarf

pituicytoma
pituita
pituitaries
pituitarism
pituitarium
pituitary
pituitary-adrenal system
pituitary adamantinoma
pituitary adenoma
pituitary ameloblastoma
pituitary apoplexy
pituitary bodies
pituitary body
pituitary cachexia
pituitary diverticulum
pituitary dwarf (current term)
pituitary dwarfism
pituitary fossa
pituitary gigantism
pituitary gland
pituitary glands
pituitary gonadotropic hormone
pituitary gonadotropins
pituitary growth hormone
pituitary hormone-releasing hormones
pituitary hormone release inhibiting hormones
pituitary hormones
pituitary infantilism
pituitary membrane
pituitary myxoedema

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