pituitaries
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary pituitary gland Function: 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 directly or indirectly impinging on most basic body functions ― called also hypophysis pituitary body ― see BRAIN illustration 1 pi·tu·i·tary n. Pronunciation: pə- ' tü-ə- ˌ ter-ē, - ' tyü- Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pituita phlegm; from the former belief that the pituitary gland secreted phlegm ― more at PIP Date: 1615 1 : of or relating to the pituitary gland 2 : caused or characterized by secretory disturbances of the pituitary gland 2 pituitary n. Function: noun Inflected Form: plural -tar·ies Date: 1845 : PITUITARY GLAND