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epiphysis cerebri

DEFINITIONS OF: epiphysis cerebri

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n a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

Synonyms:
epiphysis, pineal body, pineal gland
Type of:
ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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