- pituitary gland, hypophysis
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pituitary gland, hypophysis
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Pituitary gland — Pituitary Pi*tu i*ta*ry, a. [L. pituita phlegm, pituite: cf. F. pituitarie.] (Anat.) (a) Secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities. (b) Of or pertaining to the pituitary body; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pituitary gland — Anat. a small, somewhat cherry shaped double structure attached by a stalk to the base of the brain and constituting the master endocrine gland affecting all hormonal functions in the body, consisting of an anterior region (anterior pituitary or… … Universalium
Pituitary gland — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = hypophysis, glandula pituitaria GraySubject = 275 GrayPage = 1275 Caption = Located at the base of the brain, the pituitary gland is protected by a bony structure called the sella turcica(also known as… … Wikipedia
Pituitary gland — The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head. It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth. The pituitary consists of the anterior and posterior… … Medical dictionary
pituitary gland — noun the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑pituitary, ↑pituitary body, ↑hypophysis • Derivationally related forms: ↑hypophysial (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pituitary gland — hypophysis the master endocrine gland: a pea sized body attached beneath the hypothalamus in a bony cavity at the base of the skull. It has an anterior lobe (adenohypophysis), which secretes thyroid stimulating hormone, ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic … The new mediacal dictionary
pituitary gland — noun 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 glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation. Syn: hypophysis, pituitary body,… … Wiktionary
pituitary gland — noun Date: 1825 a small oval endocrine organ that is attached to the infundibulum of the brain, consists of an epithelial anterior lobe joined by an intermediate part to a posterior lobe of nervous origin, and produces various internal secretions … New Collegiate Dictionary
anterior pituitary gland — noun the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature • Syn: ↑anterior pituitary, ↑adenohypophysis • Hypernyms: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine, ↑ductless gland • Part Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
posterior pituitary gland — noun the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature • Syn: ↑posterior pituitary, ↑neurohypophysis, ↑pars nervosa • Hypernyms: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine, ↑ductless gland … Useful english dictionary
Hypophysis — may refer to:*Pituitary gland *Hypophysis (plant embryogenesis) … Wikipedia
