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Meaning of pituitary gland

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pituitary gland

noun

Definitions

  1. An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism and maturation.

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