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Pituitary gland
Meaning
Noun
●
In Anatomy:
An
endocrine gland
, about the
size
of a
pea
, that
sits in
a small,
bony
cavity
at the
base
of the
brain
whose
secretions
control the other
endocrine gland
s and influence growth,
metabolism
, and maturation.
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Synonyms
Hypophysis
Master Gland
Pituitary Body
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