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pituitary body

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The controlling gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pituitary, pituitary gland, hypophysis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: cos pituïtari — controlling gland of the endocrine system
  • French: corps pituitaire — controlling gland of the endocrine system
  • Polish: przysadka mózgowa — controlling gland of the endocrine system
  • Polish: przysadka — controlling gland of the endocrine system