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Sheehans syndrome

Sheehan's syndrome

(Science: syndrome) hypopituitarism arising from a severe circulatory collapse postpartum, with resultant pituitary necrosis.

Synonym: postpartum pituitary necrosis syndrome, thyrohypophysial syndrome.


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