pituitary glands

A form of pituitary gland — An endocrine gland in vertabrates, which, in humans, is located at the base of the brain, whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, maturation, and metabolism.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pituitary gland
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