pituitary tumor

Synonyms:
  • pituitary adenoma
German: Hypophysentumor
Japanese: 下垂体腫瘍

Oncology. A tumors which arises from the pituitary gland. The majority of pituitary tumors are pituitary adenomas, which are divided into non-secreting and secreting forms. Hormone-secreting forms are further classified by the type of hormone they secrete.

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