Sheehan, Harold Leaming

Sheehan,

Harold Leaming, English pathologist, 1900-1988.

Sheehan syndrome - hypopituitarism arising from a severe circulatory collapse postpartum, with resultant pituitary necrosis. Synonym(s): postpartum pituitary necrosis syndrome; thyrohypophysial syndrome

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