pituitary gland in Japanese
pituitary gland in Japanese is 下垂体, 脳下垂体.
pituitary gland in Japanese
下垂体
Pronounced: kasuitai
(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.
脳下垂体
Pronounced: nōkasuitai
(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 Japanese?
"pituitary gland" in Japanese is 下垂体, 脳下垂体.
How do you pronounce 下垂体?
"pituitary gland" in Japanese is 下垂体, pronounced "kasuitai".
Are there other ways to say "pituitary gland" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pituitary gland": 下垂体, 脳下垂体.
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