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pituitary gland in Portuguese

pituitary gland in Portuguese is hipófise.

pituitary gland in Portuguese

hipófise
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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"pituitary gland" in Portuguese is hipófise.

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