pituitary
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Synonyms: pituitary_gland hypophysis pituitary_body
Related terms: endocrine_gland anterior_pituitary posterior_pituitary diencephalon posterior_pituitary hypophyseal_stalk anterior_pituitary
2. [ adjective ] of or relating to the pituitary gland
Examples:

"pituitary hormone"

3. [ adjective ] having abnormal size with overgrown extremities resulting from abnormal pituitary secretion
Synonyms: acromegalic
Examples:

"a protruding acromegalic jaw" "a pituitary dwarf"

Related terms: unshapely