hyperpituitarism (n)

n14077454

type n
lex_filenum 26
def excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
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Hypernym glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis
Part holonym acromegaly, acromegalia; giantism, gigantism, overgrowth
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Hyponym glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis
Part meronym giantism, gigantism, overgrowth; acromegaly, acromegalia

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