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pituitary body

/pɪˈtjuːɪtəri ˈbɒdi/

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/pɪˈtjuːɪtəri ˈbɒdi/C1formalmedical
  • ruНебольшая железа размером с горошину, расположенная у основания мозга, которая вырабатывает гормоны, регулирующие рост, обмен веществ и репродукцию. Также известна как гипофиз.

A small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Also known as the hypophysis.

  1. Endocrine glandC1formal

    A small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones controlling growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

    ruЭндокринная железа

    • The pituitary body secretes growth hormone essential for development.
    • Damage to the pituitary body can cause hormonal imbalances.
    • Doctors examined the pituitary body using an MRI scan.