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What is "pituitary" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 11-07-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does pituitary mean in English? Meaning of pituitary definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "pituitary" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "pituitary": the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

Noun

  • Meaning: the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
  • Synonyms: hypophysis pituitary pituitary body pituitary gland
  • Hypernyms: ductless gland endocrine endocrine gland
  • Part Holonyms: adenohypophysis anterior pituitary anterior pituitary gland hypophyseal stalk neurohypophysis pars nervosa posterior pituitary posterior pituitary gland

    • Meaning of "pituitary": of or relating to the pituitary gland

    Adjective

  • Meaning: of or relating to the pituitary gland
  • Example: pituitary hormone
  • Synonyms: pituitary
  • Adjective: (anatomy) Of or relating to the pituitary gland.

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