Definition of Pituitary gland

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


Definition of Pituitary gland

1. Noun. (anatomy) 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. ¹

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Medical Definition of Pituitary gland

1. A small oval shaped endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain in the fossa (depression) of the sphenoid bone. The overall role is to regulate growth and metabolism. The gland is divided into the posterior and anterior pituitary, each responsible for the production of its own unique hormones. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pituitary Gland

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pituitary hormone-releasing hormones
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