hyperpituitarism 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
Hypernym
a disorder of the glands of the body
Part_meronym
giantism 1
noun
excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
acromegaly 1
noun
enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)
EnglishPart_holonym
giantism 1
noun
excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
acromegaly 1
noun
enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)
