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pituitary

/pəˈtuəˌtɛri/
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Other forms: pituitaries

Definitions of pituitary
  1. adjective
    of or relating to the pituitary gland
    pituitary hormone”
  2. noun
    the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
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    type of:
    ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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