Defenition of the word pituitary gland
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Defenition of the word pituitary gland
- The main endocrine gland. It produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions, especially growth.
- the master gland of the endocrine system
- the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Synonyms for the word pituitary gland
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- hypophysis
- pituitary
- pituitary body
Meronymys for the word pituitary gland
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- betweenbrain
- diencephalon
- interbrain
- thalmencephalon
Hypernyms for the word pituitary gland
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- ductless gland
- endocrine
- endocrine gland
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