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Definition of Pituitary

1. Noun. The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.

2. Adjective. Of or relating to the pituitary gland. "Pituitary hormone"

Definition of Pituitary

1. a. Secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities.

Definition of Pituitary

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Medical Definition of Pituitary

1. An endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, in the small recess of a bone - certain sections of the pituitary each secretes important hormones including growth hormone (GH) and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pituitary

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