aivolisäke — meaning in English
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English meaning
- pituitary noun A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones controlling growth, metabolism, and other glands.
Senses
aivolisäke is used for these senses in English:
- pituitary (anatomy) The pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk.
- pituitary gland (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.
pituitary — full definition
- noun A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones controlling growth, metabolism, and other glands.
- adj Relating to this gland.