pituitary body en · NOUN
Meanings
- The controlling gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pituitary bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
hypophysis · pituitary gland · master gland
Translations (4)
ca cos pituïtari (controlling gland of the endocrine system) · fr corps pituitaire (controlling gland of the endocrine system) · pl przysadka mózgowa (controlling gland of the endocrine system) · pl przysadka (controlling gland of the endocrine system)