Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pituitary-Adrenal Function Tests

Tests that evaluate the adrenal glands controlled by pituitary hormones.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Tests that evaluate the adrenal glands controlled by pituitary hormones.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Function Test, Pituitary-Adrenal
  • Function Tests, Pituitary-Adrenal
  • Pituitary Adrenal Function Tests
  • Pituitary-Adrenal Function Test
  • Test, Pituitary-Adrenal Function
  • Tests, Pituitary-Adrenal Function

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

pituitary function in relation to adrenal function or corticoid production: differentiate from PITUITARY FUNCTION TESTS, test of pituitary function or hormonal secretion

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History Note

68

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Previous Indexing

  • Pituitary Function Tests (1966-1967)

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Tree Number

  1. E01w.370.374.600

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NLM Classification

WK 510

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pituitary-Adrenal Function Tests. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010912. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010912
  2. Pituitary-Adrenal Function Tests. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72365918