Meaning of PITUITARY GLAND
| Pronunciation: | | pi'tooi`teree gland
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| | Definition: | | [n] the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain |
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| | Synonyms: | | hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body |
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| | See Also: | | adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland, ductless gland, endocrine gland, hypophyseal stalk, neurohypophysis, pars nervosa, posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates and controls other hormone-secreting glands and many body processes, including reproduction. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This pea-sized gland is located at the base of the brain and secretes hormones related to growth and sexual development. |
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