pineal
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Adj — Relating to the pineal gland, a small pinecone-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin.
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Etymology
From Latin pinea, "pine cone" — the gland is named for its small cone-like shape.
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What does “pineal” mean?
The word “pineal” means relating to the pineal gland, a small pinecone-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin. In plain terms, describing the tiny brain gland shaped like a pine cone that controls your sleep-wake rhythm.
How do you pronounce “pineal”?
“Pineal” is pronounced PIH-neerl (/ˈpɪnɪəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pineal” in a sentence?
Here is “pineal” used in a sentence: “The pineal gland helps regulate our sleep cycle.”
What part of speech is “pineal”?
“Pineal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pineal” come from?
The word “pineal” comes from Latin. From Latin pinea, "pine cone" — the gland is named for its small cone-like shape.