Definition of Pineal

1. Adjective. Relating to the pineal body. "Pineal hormone"

Partainyms: Pineal Body

2. Adjective. Having the form of a pine cone.
Similar to: Rounded

Definition of Pineal

1. a. Of or pertaining to a pine cone; resembling a pine cone.

Definition of Pineal

1. Adjective. In the shape of a pine cone. ¹

2. Adjective. Pertaining to the pineal gland. ¹

3. Noun. The pineal gland. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pineal

1. a gland in the brain [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pineal

1. A gland-like structure in the brain which appears to be the major site of melatonin biosynthesis. The exact role of the pineal remain obscure. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pineal

pine needle
pine nut
pine nuts
pine oil
pine sawyer
pine siskin
pine snake
pine spittlebug
pine tar
pine terpene
pine tree
pine trees
pine vole
pine weevil
pine woods snake
pineal (current term)
pineal body
pineal cells
pineal cyst
pineal eye
pineal gland
pineal gland calcification
pineal glands
pineal habenula
pineal recess
pineal region tumours
pineal tumours
pinealectomies
pinealectomize
pinealectomized

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