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pituitary disorders  

Definition

  • The pituitary is an essential gland in the body, and diseases affecting it are generally defined by the effect they have on the hormones that the pituitary produces. The pituitary hormones control many of the important functions of the body. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Pituitary Disorders]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PXP6W13Q-Q

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