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hypophysis

/haɪˈpɒf.ɪ.sɪs/

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noun

/haɪˈpɒf.ɪ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее главную железу эндокринной системы, расположенную в основании мозга, которая регулирует различные функции организма.

A noun referring to the master gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, which regulates various bodily functions.

irregular plural

  1. Pituitary glandC1formalmedical

    The master gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, that controls other glands and regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

    ruГипофиз

    • The hypophysis secretes hormones that influence growth and development.
    • Damage to the hypophysis can lead to hormonal imbalances.
    • The surgeon carefully removed the tumor from the hypophysis.

    Synonymspituitary bodypituitary gland

Forms
  • hypophyses plural form
  • hypophyses' possessive plural form
  • hypophysis's possessive singular form