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Word: Pituitary
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century: from Latin pituitarius ‘secreting phlegm’, from pituita ‘phlegm’
pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ri
the major endocrine gland, a pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain that is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands.
Short Definition:major endocrine gland, pea-sized body attached to base of brain that is important in controlling growth and development and functioning of other endocrine glands
- pituitary gland
- pituitary body
Word: Pituitary
Speech Type: Adjective
pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ri
relating to the pituitary gland.
Short Definition:relating to pituitary gland
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