master gland en · NOUN
Meanings
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(informal) The pituitary gland.
The pituitary is often called the master gland because it controls so much.
2019, Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Black Swan (2020), page 167:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| master glands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |