Noun: pituitary gland
- The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
"The pituitary gland regulates many other endocrine glands";
- pituitary, pituitary body, hypophysis
Derived forms: pituitary glands
Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
Part of: betweenbrain, diencephalon, interbrain
Encyclopedia: Pituitary gland, posterior