What does the term pituitarism mean?

Pituitarism refers to any condition related to the pituitary gland's dysfunction, which can result in hormonal imbalances affecting various bodily functions. This term can encompass both hyperpituitarism, where there's an overproduction of hormones, and hypopituitarism, where there's insufficient hormone production. Symptoms can vary widely, depending on which hormones are affected, impacting growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.