pituitary_body | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain | |
Synonyms: | pituitary pituitary_gland hypophysis | |
Related terms: | endocrine_gland anterior_pituitary posterior_pituitary diencephalon posterior_pituitary hypophyseal_stalk anterior_pituitary | |
Similar spelling: |
pituitary_gland |