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