pineal

Relating to the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin.

• 🇩🇪Die Zirbeldrüse (Epiphyse) betreffend, eine kleine endokrine Drüse im Gehirn, die Melatonin produziert.

1. Relating to the pineal body C1 formal medical

   Pertaining to the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin.

   • The pineal gland regulates sleep-wake cycles.
   • Pineal function can be affected by light exposure.
   • The doctor examined the pineal region on the MRI scan.

   🇩🇪Zur Zirbeldrüse gehörend

   Synonyme: epiphyseal

2. Having the form of a pine cone C2 formal

   Shaped like a pine cone; conical or resembling the structure of a pine cone.

   • The pineal shape of the structure was evident in the botanical illustration.
   • The artist carved a pineal ornament from wood.
   • The fossil had a distinct pineal appearance.

   🇩🇪zapfenförmig

   Synonyme: cone-shapedconicconical

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