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pituitary

DEFINITIONS OF: pituitary

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adj of or relating to the pituitary gland

“pituitary hormone”

n the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

Synonyms:
hypophysis, pituitary body, pituitary 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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