Definition of pituitary gland Pituitary gland
pi•tu•i•tar•y gland
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What does pituitary gland mean?
WordNet
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| pituitary gland - the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain | ||
| pituitary, pituitary body, hypophysis | ||
| ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | ||
| betweenbrain, diencephalon, interbrain, thalmencephalon the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon | ||
| hypophyseal stalk the funnel-shaped stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus | ||
| adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature | ||
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Wiktionary 
- 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.
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pituitary gland
The main endocrine gland. It produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions, especially growth.
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- The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, and is an essential component of the endocrine system. The gland is attached to the hypothalamus and secretes hormones such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin, and prolactin. It controls: Growth, Blood pressure, and sex organs.
