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1. (n.) pituitary
a hormonal extract obtained from pituitary glands for use as a medicine.
2. (adj.) pituitary
of, pertaining to, or involving the pituitary gland.
3. pituitary
noting an abnormal physical type resulting from excessive pituitary secretion.
Etymology: (1605–15; < L pītuītārius pertaining to or secreting phlegm. See pip2, -ary)
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1. (adj) pituitary, pituitary gland, pituitary body, hypophysis
the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
2. (adj) pituitary
of or relating to the pituitary gland
"pituitary hormone"
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1. (adj) pituitary
secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities
2. (adj) pituitary
of or pertaining to the pituitary body; as, the pituitary fossa
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