Panhypopituitarism

panhypopituitarism /pan·hy·po·pi·tu·i·ta·rism/ (pan?hi?po-pi-too´i-tah-rizm) generalized hypopituitarism due to absence or damage of the pituitary gland, which, in its complete form, leads to absence of gonadal function and insufficiency of thyroid and adrenal function. When cachexia is a prominent feature, it is called Simmonds' disease or pituitary cachexia.

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pan·hy·po·pi·tu·i·ta·rism (pnh-p-p-t-t-rzm)

n.

A state in which secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones is inadequate or absent as a result of destruction of the anterior pituitary gland.

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Panhypopituitarism

Generalized decrease of all of the anterior pituitary hormones.

Mentioned in: Pituitary Dwarfism

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panhypopituitarism (panhī´pōpi-too´itriz´m),

n a deficiency involving all the hormonal functions of the pituitary gland. See also disease, Simmonds'.

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panhypopituitarism

generalized hypopituitarism due to absence or damage to the pituitary gland, which in its complete form, leads to absence of gonadal function and insufficiency of thyroid and adrenal function. When cachexia is a prominent feature, it is called simmonds' disease or pituitary cachexia.

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juvenile panhypopituitarism

most frequent in German shepherd dogs but also in other breeds; puppy dwarfism not apparent until 2-3 months old; small stature, delayed dentition, alopecia, infantile genitalia and short life span are characteristic. See also German shepherd dog dwarfism.