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pituitary gland
noun
called also hypophysis, pituitary body
see brain illustrationExamples of pituitary gland in a Sentence
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Word History
1707, in the meaning defined above
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“Pituitary gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pituitary%20gland. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
pituitary gland
nouncalled also pituitary body
Medical Definition
pituitary gland
nouncalled also hypophysis, pituitary body
see adenohypophysis, neurohypophysisMore from Merriam-Webster on pituitary gland
Britannica English: Translation of pituitary gland for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pituitary gland
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