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