Subjective - Pituitary Flashcards

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acromegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the extremities

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galactorrhea

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discharge of milk

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3
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pituitary dwarfism

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abnormally short height caused by undersecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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4
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pituitary gigantism

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abnormally tall height caused by oversecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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