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Definition of Pituitary gland
1. Noun. The master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.
Exact synonyms: Hypophysis, Pituitary, Pituitary Body
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Terms within: Hypophyseal Stalk, Adenohypophysis, Anterior Pituitary, Anterior Pituitary Gland, Neurohypophysis, Pars Nervosa, Posterior Pituitary, Posterior Pituitary Gland
Group relationships: Betweenbrain, Diencephalon, Interbrain, Thalmencephalon
Derivative terms: Hypophyseal, Hypophysial, Pituitary
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Terms within: Hypophyseal Stalk, Adenohypophysis, Anterior Pituitary, Anterior Pituitary Gland, Neurohypophysis, Pars Nervosa, Posterior Pituitary, Posterior Pituitary Gland
Group relationships: Betweenbrain, Diencephalon, Interbrain, Thalmencephalon
Derivative terms: Hypophyseal, Hypophysial, Pituitary
Definition of Pituitary gland
1. Noun. (anatomy) 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Pituitary gland
1. A small oval shaped endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain in the fossa (depression) of the sphenoid bone. The overall role is to regulate growth and metabolism. The gland is divided into the posterior and anterior pituitary, each responsible for the production of its own unique hormones. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pituitary Gland
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