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pituitary gland in German

pituitary gland in German is Hypophyse, Hirnanhangdrüse, Hirnanhang.

pituitary gland in German

Hypophyse
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.
Hirnanhangdrüse
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.
Hirnanhang
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.
Hirnanhangsdrüse
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.
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What is "pituitary gland" in German?

"pituitary gland" in German is Hypophyse, Hirnanhangdrüse, Hirnanhang.

Are there other ways to say "pituitary gland" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pituitary gland": Hypophyse, Hirnanhangdrüse, Hirnanhang, Hirnanhangsdrüse.

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