Glossary

Deficient development of a callus at the site of a bone fracture.  

Diminished secretion of the pineal gland.  

An inflammation of the pituitary gland. Lymphocytic or autoimmune hypophysitis is the most common type of pituitary gland inflammation. A ...

A small structure anterior to the pharyngeal bursa. It is derived from the lower portion of Rathke’s pouch and occasionally ...

The series of vessels that lead from the hypothalamus to the anterior lobe of the pituitary. The releasing hormones are ...

Concerning the portal system of the pituitary gland.  

Decreased excretion of phosphate in the urine.  

Having an abnormally low blood phosphate concentration.  

Abnormally decreased amount of phosphates circulating in the blood.  

An abnormally weak voice resulting from incoordination of speech muscles, including weakness of muscles of respiration.