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pos·te·rior pi·tu·itary gland

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  1. posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland, neurohypophysis, pars nervosanoun

    the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

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  1. posterior pituitary gland

    The posterior pituitary gland is a part of the endocrine system, which is located at the base of the brain and is responsible for storing and releasing hormones produced in the hypothalamus. The main hormones it releases are antidiuretic hormone (also known as vasopressin) and oxytocin, which regulate crucial bodily functions such as water balance and uterine contractions during childbirth respectively.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of posterior pituitary gland in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of posterior pituitary gland in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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