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pituitary

/pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.tər.i/

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adjective

/pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.tər.i/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к гипофизу — небольшой эндокринной железе у основания мозга, контролирующей рост и другие гормональные функции.

Relating to the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that controls growth and other hormonal functions.

  1. Relating to the pituitary glandC1formalmedical

    Of or pertaining to the pituitary gland, a small pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that controls growth and other endocrine functions.

    ruГипофизарный

    • The pituitary tumor was successfully removed during surgery.
    • Pituitary hormones regulate many bodily processes.
    • The patient was diagnosed with a pituitary disorder.

    Synonymshypophysealhypophysial

Forms
  • more pituitary comparative form
  • most pituitary superlative form

noun

/pɪˈtjuː.ɪ.tər.i/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее главную железу эндокринной системы, расположенную в основании мозга, которая контролирует различные гормональные функции в организме.

A noun referring to the master gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, which controls various hormonal functions in the body.

  1. Master glandC1formalmedical

    A small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that controls many other endocrine glands and regulates growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

    ruГипофиз

    • The pituitary gland secretes hormones that influence growth.
    • Damage to the pituitary can cause hormonal imbalances.
    • The doctor examined the pituitary for any abnormalities.

    Synonymshypophysispituitary gland

Forms
  • pituitaries plural form
  • pituitaries' possessive plural form
  • pituitary's possessive singular form