Sheehan's syndrome
Sheehan's syndrome (shee-ănz) n. subnormal activity of the pituitary gland, causing amenorrhoea and infertility, resulting from a reduction in its blood supply, due to a major haemorrhage in pregnancy. [ H. L. Sheehan (20th century), British pathologist]
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