pituitary
The origin and history of pituitary.
Etymology
From Latin pituitarius, "mucous," because early anatomists wrongly believed the gland's job was to drain mucus to the nose.
The origin and history of pituitary.
From Latin pituitarius, "mucous," because early anatomists wrongly believed the gland's job was to drain mucus to the nose.
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