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pituitary

/pɪˈtuɪˌtɛri/ /pɪtˈjuːɪtəri/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 hipofiz
  2. 2 hipofiz bezi

Definition (English)

  1. A small gland at the base of the brain that controls many body functions.
  2. It is often called the 'master gland' because it regulates other glands.

Example Sentences

  1. The pituitary affects growth and metabolism.
    Hipofiz büyümeyi ve metabolizmayı etkiler.
  2. A tumor was found on her pituitary.
    Hipofizinde bir tümör bulundu.

Synonyms

hypophysis

Collocations

pituitary glandpituitary hormonepituitary functionpituitary tumorpituitary gland disorderspituitary surgery

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