Endocrine: Pituitary Gland Disorders & Hormonal Conditions

acromegaly

Enlargement of certain body parts, such as the hands, feet, and facial bones after the closure of the growth plates.

-megaly

enlargement

acr/o

extremity

adenoma

Benign tumor in the pituitary gland.

-oma

tumor; mass; fluid collection

aden/o

gland

dwarfism

Abnormally short stature that can be caused by partial or complete growth hormone deficiency.

-ism

condition

dwarf

something tiny

galactorrhea

A condition where there is an excessive production and discharge of milk from the breast in individuals who are not breastfeeding.

-rrhea

flow or discharge

galact/o

milk

gigantism

A rare condition typically caused by the overproduction of growth hormone (GH) during childhood or adolescence.

hyperpituitarism

A condition characterized by excessive secretion of one or more pituitary hormones.

hypopituitarism

A condition characterized by deficient hormone production by the pituitary gland.

panhypopituitarism

A condition where all pituitary hormone production is reduced or absent.

diabetes insipidus

A disorder of the pituitary gland characterized by intense thirst and by the excretion of large amounts of urine.

polydipsia

Excessive thirst.

polyuria

Excessive secretion of urine.

endocrinology

The branch of medicine that studies the production and regulation of hormones.

endocrine gland

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

exocrine gland

Glands that secrete substances through ducts to specific target areas.