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excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)

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  1. n. excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
  2. n excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)