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hypopituitarism
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hypopituitarism [‚hī·pō·pə′tü·ə·tə‚riz·əm]
(medicine)
Condition caused by insufficient secretion of pituitary hormones, especially of the adenohypophysis. Also known as panhypopituitarism.


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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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