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Noun: pituitary  pi't(y)oo-i,te-ree [N. Amer], pi'tyoo-i-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
    - pituitary gland, pituitary body, hypophysis
Adjective: pituitary  pi't(y)oo-i,te-ree [N. Amer], pi'tyoo-i-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Of or relating to the pituitary gland
    "pituitary hormone"

Derived forms: pituitaries

Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

Part of: betweenbrain, diencephalon, interbrain, thalmencephalon

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