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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Deficiency
A hypopituitarrium that is characterized by a decreased or absent production of adrenocorticotropic hormone by the pituitary gland.
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When to seek help
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Overview
Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. The pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body. With pituitary disorders, you often have too much or too little of one of your hormones. Injuries can cause pituitary disorders, but the most common cause is a pituitary tumor.
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